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Little Canada Planning Commission Page Four 24 February 1983 A landscape plan has not yet been submitted. When submitted, it should contain information on the exact location, sizes, and identification (genus and species) of all plant materials as well as type, material and plans for the retaining walls. The site is not located in the Watershed District, however, it is recom- mended that the plans be referred to them due to the fact that the property will likely eventually be included in the district. Subdivision. The 7.28 acre site is proposed to be divided roughly in half along the existing sanitary sewer line. The northern lot is a wetland and has been labled an outlot. The proposed development is contained on the southern lot, Lot 1 (see Exhibit B, attached). The north outlot, accord- ing to the applicant, will be owned by the homeowners and will not be developed further. It will have no street frontage other than the interior road through the Heather Oaks development which is proposed to be private. Given these factors, a subdivision does not appear to be necessary and possibly not advisable. RECOMMENDATION: It is initially recommended that the Council discuss the introduction of private streets into the City and make a general policy decision on this issue. The City should investigate and discuss the transfer of Viking Drive right - of -way to the City. In the event that the transfer does not occur, a variance from the front setback requirement is recommended for structures 0, L and J only. It is also recommended that a variance be granted for two structures to be placed closer to another structure than is permitted. In other words, two spaces of 20 feet between structures are justified due to the result of public action and severe topography. The proposed subdivision is not felt to be needed, however, if approved the Developers Agreement should spell out the limitations of the outlot. Any recommendations or approvals at this time are contingent on the following items: • Utilities (public or private), grading and drainage plans are subject to approval by the City Engineer. • Submission of landscape and retaining wall plans. cc: Joe Chlebeck Tom Sweeney Don Carley Duncan McClellan Gary Mackenzie 44