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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL APRIL 25, 2007 developer can then take that input and use it in developing a preliminary plat along with engineering, wetland, drainage, etc. information. Blesener stated that he was willing to allow a cul-de-sac longer than 500 feet if road access can be provided to the east and west. McGraw stated that his reservation in acting on the concept is the lack of wetland information at this point. McGraw stated that he did not want to mislead the developer nor the neighboring property owners. The City Administrator noted that the concept review allows the City to set some guidelines without binding itself or the developer. It provides the developer with some preliminary indication of the City's development preferences. Blesener stated that if the wetland delineation shows there is developable property to the east and the west, then he wants the future road connections. With those connections, he was willing to approve a cul-de- sac longer than 500 feet. Blesener stated that his position was that everything else will have to meet ordinance. Soby again stated that they are aware that Richie Place will have to comply with Watershed requirements, and indicated that they are only seeking concept approval subject to requirements. Soby stated that they are aware that the plat could change and the number of lots reduced as they move to preliminary plat and must comply with engineering and Watershed requirements. Soby noted that the questions raised this evening are typical discussion at the preliminary plat level. Allan stated that she agrees with the concerns raised by the neighbors. She noted that this is an environmentally sensitive neighborhood. Allan felt that limiting the cul-de-sac to 500 feet did not preclude its future extension when the properties to the east and west are developed. Allan stated that she preferred the 121ot proposal, noting that the addition of stub roads in that proposal may result in the loss of 1 lot. Allan did not support the 1,000 foot cul-de-sac with 161ots. Soby again noted that it was typical to measure cul-de-sac length at the stub road connection. The City Planner stated that the Code provides for measuring this cul-de-sac length from LaBore Road. At the time the stub roads are constructed, any resulting cul-de-sac would be measured from the stub road connection. Allan noted that under the City's Code a variance would be required for the proposed cul-de-sac. Allan noted The Preserve development, and the City's requirement for a second road connection.