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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 28, 2013 there is currently a 33 -foot road easement within the eastern portion of the plat, but indicated that the street access as proposed is the preferred street alignment for this development. He also pointed out that a future road access is being provided for the properties to the northeast to provide them with future development potential. The Planner indicated that all lots proposed meet City Code requirements. There has been some discussion relative to the shape of proposed Lot 11, but the Planner noted that this lot also meets Codes and is buildable without the need for any variances. The Planner pointed out that the density proposed is about two lots per acre which is consistent with the surrounding properties. The Planner reported that in reviewing the proposed Preliminary Plat, there was discussion at the Planning Commission relative to future development of the properties to the northeast. The Planner reviewed the ghost plat that was prepared showing an option for how those properties could develop via extension of the stub street that is being provided. The ghost plat shows the ability to develop six lots via a cul -de -sac extension. There were concerns raised by the adjoining property owners that under the ghost plat it will require all three property owners to cooperate in order for this northeast area to develop. There were alternatives presented by these property owners at the Planning Commission that would utilize a portion of the existing 33 -foot right-of-way. Other alternatives presented would also result in 6 lots via extension of a cul -de -sac street. The Planner noted that one alternative presented by the Brausen family would involve a cul -de -sac extension from the Pinetree Pond looped street, which would result in the loss of one lot in the Pinetree Pond development. The Planner also pointed out that there were issues of double and triple frontage lots with some of the alternatives discussed. The Planner reported that after reviewing all the information presented, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the Pinetree Pond Preliminary Plat subject to compliance with the recommendations of the City Planner, City Engineer, and vacation of the existing 33 -foot road easement. The City Engineer reported that concerns have been expressed by the owners of 2925 LaBore Road relative to tree preservation. The Engineer reported that these property owners have indicated that when Gordie Howe of Masterpiece Homes purchased 2945 LaBore Road, he agreed to save the trees within the road easement. The Engineer noted that the original survey done did not show these trees. The surveyor has now located the trees which lie along proposed Lots 11 and 12 in two clumps and are not located within the road easement. The Engineer indicated that 3