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Little Canada Mayor and City Council Page 2 18 March 1982 The purpose of the resubdivision sketch is to assure that where lots or parcels are created which are significantly larger than standards require, the land can be resubdivided in some logical fashion in the future. While the resubdivision sketch does not carry the legal status of a preliminary plat, it should be record- ed for future reference. It can then be used by the City as a guide for evaluating future development of the property, if any. In doing this, the owner or future owner should demonstrate how any new structures can be placed on the site without creating a need for variances if the property is redivided at some later date. An example of one possible alternative for potential resubdivision is shown on Exhibit C of this report. It should be noted that this alternative probably represents maximum development for the site. If this were used as the resubdivision sketch for the pro- perty it would be important that the applicant's proposed structure be located at least 30 feet from the north side of the site. Thus, if divided later the property would have a conforming rear yard. The Building Official should keep a copy of the resubdivi- sion sketch for evaluating building permits for additional struc- tures. 3. Grading, Drainage and Utilities. Exhibit D illustrates the topo- graphy of the area in question. As can be seen the Gersbach pro- perty drops down from LaBore Road on the west side of the site and rises up at the east side of the site. The middle portion, while relatively level, is quite low. While grading for one home is not anticipated to present a problem, construction of a road at some later date may. Also, providing utilities to the low portion of the site may be costly. The City Engineer should re- view the request and respond to these aspects of the proposed development as well as future development of the area. Also related to grading, drainage and utilities, the City should require drainage and utility easements along all property lines so as not to necessitate acquiring them at some later date. 4. NSP Approval. Since access to the eastern portion of the site will undoubtedly need to be located on the NSP easement, it is recommended that the City require the applicant to obtain written approval from NSP for that use of the easement area.