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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JUNE 27, 2007 The City Planner reviewed the development concept which consists of a 700 foot cul-de-sac, with the potential for 15 single-family lots. The Planner noted that the City Code limits cul-de-sacs to a maximum of 500 feet; therefore, a Variance would be required in order to develop a 700 foot cul-de-sac. The Planner indicated that the remainder of the concept plan appears to be consistent with the City's R-1 Zoning Regulations. The Planner noted that the City has no information on drainage and ponding requirements at this point. The Planner noted that in reviewing this concept, the Planning Commission discussed tree preservation. There was discussion that in exchange for a longer cul-de-sac, the developer could be required to develop larger lots thus saving more tree cover. The Planner noted that Mr. Steinert has control of 685 and 693 LaBore Road. Ray and Kathy Hanson, 699 LaBore Road, have not yet decided whether they will participate in the plat. Therefore, at this point, Mr. Steinert would be able to develop a maximum 8 developable lots. The City Planner indicated that the purpose of tonight's concept review is to provide feedback to the applicant. Steve Benning, Rim Lake Construction, representing Kevin Steinert, reported that it would have been preferable to develop the property with a through street, however, that was not an option. Benning reported that a 700 foot cul-de-sac is necessary to maximize development of the property and it would be their intention to seek a Variance for the excess cul-de-sac length. Blesener suggested that it might be premature to review the concept as proposed until it is known whether or not the Hanson property will be part of the development. Ray Hanson thanked Mayor Blesener for coming out and walking the area with him. Hanson indicated that at this point it is difficult to identify the exact boundaries of his property, and stated that he will be having the property surveyed. Hanson indicated that there are two options for the rear of his lot -one would be to join in the Steinert development, the other would be to sell land to the owners of the abutting lots on Ontario Lane. Hanson pointed out that the lots on Ontario Lane are small, and some of the property owners have expressed interest to him in purchasing some of his property to enlarge their backyards. Hanson indicated that he will participate, but has not made a decision which option. Once the property is surveyed, Hanson hoped to make a decision. 11