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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 28, 2007 Benning noted that given the size of the building pads proposed for Lots 1 through 5, there will already be a larger than minimum separation before these houses. He stated that he wanted to ensure that the extra cul-de-sac length was being requested for the right reasons. Blesener noted that given the shallowness of the lots, there will not be much back yard separation between the new houses and the existing houses on Valento Lane. Therefore, the additional side yard separation will be beneficial. Blesener also suggested that the developer discuss the proposed Swale along the west edge of the property and indicated that if the Swale could straddle the lot line, additional trees could be saved. Benning stated that they would be agreeable to moving the Swale west, and asked for assistance in discussing this possibility with the Valento Lane property owners. Keis noted that wider lots do not necessarily mean larger side yard setbacks. Blesener stated that he agreed with the recommendation of the Planning Commission to restrict the building pad size to a 71-foot width. Fritz Sagert, 2949 Ontario Road, asked about lot layout. The City Planner reviewed his concept diagram which illustrated lot location based on an extended cul-de-sac length. Compton Veeramallay, 2960 Thunder Bay Road, expressed concern about the impact on wildlife as well as the location of the shared property line between his property and this development. Blesener noted that the deer never left the area when The Preserve development went in. The City Planner noted that the shared property line is perpendicular to LaBore Road. He also noted that there is a slight deflection in the middle of that property line. Therefore, the property line would not be a straight line from the front of the Veeramallay property to the back. There was no one else present from the general public wishing to comment on this matter. Mr. Keis introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption RESOL UTION NO. 2007-11-296 - GRANTING A VARIANCE FOR CUL-DE--SAC LENGTH FOR THE WHISPERING PINES DEVELOPMENT SUBJECT TO THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY PLANNER, THE CITY ENGINEER, AND THE PLANNING COMMISSIONAND SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS OF FACT: