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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 28, 2007 The City Planner reported that the property currently consists of two single-family lots with a home on each lot. One of these homes will be retained while the other will be removed. A cul-de-sac is proposed to be brought in from LaBore Road and run to the north to provide access to the 7 new lots. The Planner noted that the Code limits cul-de-sac length to 500 feet. The developer isproposing a cul-de-sac of approximately 575 feet in length. The Planner indicated that it is his feeling as well as the Planning Commission's that to hold the cul-de-sac to a 500 foot length would have a negative impact on Lot 1 since the building pad for this lot would be pushed toward LaBore Road. Lengthening the cul-de-sac would push the house fronting on LaBore Road further back, more in line with the other homes along LaBore Road resulting in a more reasonable design. The Planner also noted that the Planning Commission recommended that the cul-de-sac length be increased by an additiona140 feet which would push Lots 6 and 7 further north, and provide additional spacing between the homes to be developed on Lots 1 through 5. Given the lot depths are shallow; it was felt the additional spacing between houses would be aesthetically beneficial to the neighborhood. It was noted that the Variance request would have to be considered by the Board of Adjustment and Appeals. Mr. Montour introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTIONNO. 2007-11-295 - TEMPORARILYADJOURNINC AS THE CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENING AS THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND APPEALS The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Keis. Ayes (4). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. Steve Benning, Rim Lake Construction, appeared before the Council and commented on the Planning Commission's recommendation for an additional 40 feet in cul-de-sac length. Benning felt that there were more negative impacts to the longer cul-de-sac than there were positives. Benning felt the major impact would be on trees. Blesener indicated that he walked the area and felt there was a natural break to clear to. Blesener felt a cul-de-sac that was approximately 600 feet in length would provide fora 30 foot fi•ont yard setback and 30 to 40 foot back yard setback for the new homes that would be constructed on Lots 6 and 7 before the major tree area on the north was reached. 2