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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 26, 2007 there are no development plans for the adjacent properties at this time, but the Subdivision Ordinance requires the provision for access to adjacent properties. The City Attorney reviewed his letter dated September 19, 2007 addressing the issue of the Variance. The Attorney noted that there are cul-de-sacs in the City over 500 feet in length that were designed and planned as temporary cul-de-sacs. The City Attorney agreed with the opinion of the City Planner that a Variance is not necessary for a temporary cul-de-sac. Blesener asked about comments made at the Planning Commission meeting that there would never be development to the west. The City Engineer reviewed his March 1, 2004 report which was based on topographical information from the County as well as aerial wetland information. The Engineer indicated that recent wetland delineation information actually pulls back the wetland edge further from Labore Road. The Engineer indicated that the 2004 report says that it does not appear that the extension of a road from the Richie property through to Arcade Street would be feasible as shown on a proposed thoroughfare plan that was being considered at the time. The Engineer noted that he proposed the extension of a cul-de-sac from the Richie property to the west similar to what Lauren Development is showing in concept future development plans. The Engineer also noted his 2004 report also shows a potential easterly extension to Bearn Avenue, again similar to what Lauren Development has shown. The Engineer pointed out that there is a fair amount of traffic into the Beam Avenue area, and suggested that the future connection of the temporary cul-de-sac on Richie Place into the Beam Avenue area would be beneficial and eliminate dead end street in both Little Canada and Maplewood. The Engineer stated that while the connection to Beam Avenue is feasible, he is not confident that the Richie Place cul-de-sac could be brought out to Arcade Street due to the grade in this area. However, it would be possible to extend the cul-de-sac further west providing development potential for some of the adjacent lots. Blesener suggested that extending the temporary cul-de-sac as far as the Fahey property would likely be feasible. The City Engineer agreed. Blesener noted that it will be up to the adjacent landowners to propose the extension of the street to develop their property. The City Administrator noted that the 2004 report was based on the Watershed's estimation of the wetland boundary using aerial photography and contours. Since that time the wetland boundary has been based on an actual delineation undertaken by Watershed staff this summer. The