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Little Canada Mayor and City Council 13 August 1984 Page Four In addition to the land requested for the proposed park, the Park Commission has also recommended the acquisition of the NSP easement land west of Thunder Bay Road to Payne Avenue for the community trail system. Since this land cannot be developed as residential property, the acquisition of this property is a policy issue which the City Council and City Attorney may want to evaluate. The follow- ing figures will help determine the park land dedication requirements: 1. Area of Cecka property involved in proposed park .90 acres 2. Area of Cecka property included in NSP easement west of Thunder Bay Road .58 acres 3. Approximate area of proposed Thunder Bay Estates 10.04 acres One final concern with regard to the proposed park is the need for parking space. The Park Concept Plan does not include any recommendation for parking. The need for parking space and possible location should be evaluated at this time. Site Plan Revisions. The revised site plan has more clearly presented the Holzshuh property. All three parcels conform to City Code. The corner parcels of Thunder Bay Estates are shown to be increased in dimension to 100+ feet wide, however, Lots 1 and 8, Block 1 and Lot 1, Block 4 are scaled to 90+ feet wide on the plat. Allen Avenue is designated with a 50 foot right -of -way, but is scaled at 66 feet on the plat. These inconsistencies are not acceptable and must be corrected. Additions to the preliminary plat should include the locations of proposed sewer and water mains. Utility and drainage easements should be drawn at the perimeter of all lots. Allen Avenue should be designated for improvements from Payne Avenue to Thunder Bay Road. Mr. Cecka has proposed a temporary cul -de -sac for Thunder Bay Road. Since the property owners to the south have not suggested any desire to develop in the near future, it is unreasonable to construct this cul -de -sac as temporary. It could be ten years or more until this property is developed, and in the mean time a "temporary" road would service these properties. Snow removal would be difficult, the road drainage would flow on the adjoining properties, and the impact of the road would be as if it were laid in the front yards. We would recommend a permanent cul -de -sac built to City specifications at 500 feet long and constructed with perimeter curb and gutter. A road easement should be provided at the south end to allow for the extension of Thunder Bay Road, should it ever be pursued. d