02-14-2013 Planning Comm. Minutes

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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 14, 2013 Steve Brausen indicated that this option takes up more real estate. Brausen pointed out that the existing 33 foot road easement was dedicated to provide for future development of the area, including the properties to the east. Brausen stated that the option he presented tries to ensure that Howe does not lose any lots and maximizes the development to the eastern lots. Brausen stated that if his option is not acceptable, his family would request that the existing 33 foot road easement remain. Brausen stated that the stub road proposed as part of Pinetree Pond for access to the eastern properties comes in at an odd angle. Knudsen felt that the Brausen option was more favorable to the Brausen property. Brausen pointed out that his proposal places the road entirely on Brausen property, but would give access to the Boog and Acosta properties. The City Planner noted that the Brausen option would require participation by the Brausen family in order for the Boog and Acosta properties to develop. The stub road proposed as part of the Pinetree Pond development would require all three property owners (Brausen, Boog, and Acosta) to participate in the development of their lots. Brausen suggested that under either scenario it would require all three property owners to participate given infrastructure costs. Brausen stated that under his design, once the street is put in, Boog and Acosta could develop their properties at any time they desire. Knudsen asked if there were the same number of lots under the Brausen option and the ghost plat option. The City Planner replied that there was the potential for six lots under either option. The Planner noted that the Brausen option assumes that they will gain half the 33 foot road easement width if that easement is vacated. The Planner pointed out, however, that the Brausen option is hand -drawn and not based on survey information. Laurie Brausen stated that under her family's option there could be a seventh lot a portion of Lot 7 in the Westwinds Addition is divided and combined with the Brausen property. Duray asked if the Brausen option was workable. The City Engineer indicated that the connecting road coming from the Pinetree Pond cul -de- sae into the Brausen property was interesting. He was not sure, however, from both a traffic management and a drainage standpoint how this would work. Brausen indicated that there are road connections of this nature in other cities that work. The City Engineer indicated that this type of connection would be unique to Little Canada. He also suggested that it appears it would be slightly more costly to construct than the road connection that would come from the stub street in the Pinetree Pond plat. -5-