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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 24, 2007 look to the future and provide for road connections to the adjacent undeveloped properties. Keis stated that he respects all the opinions that have been voiced throughout this process. While he may not agree with all the opinions, Keis indicated that he appreciated the input. Blesener noted that the City must look toward the future and consider what is best for both the Richie property and the surrounding properties. Blesener pointed out past actions of the City when street access was not provided because property owners indicated that they would never develop. He specifically noted the Melancon property and the now pending development of that land. Blesener felt that the City would be short-sighted in not providing for the future development of the properties adjacent to the Richie land. Blesener felt the Richie development was a proper development and that the Variance was justified. Mr. Blesener introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL UTION NO. 2007-10-276 - APPROVING A VARIANCE FROM THE SUBDIVISION CODE ALLOWING ACUL-DE-SAC LENGTH OF I,O50 FEET FOR THE RICHIE PLACE CUL-DE-SAC AND ADOPTING THE FINDINGS OF FACT RELATIVE TO THIS VARIANCE AS PRESENTED BY THE CITY PLANNER Findings of Fact for Approval Cul-de-Sac Length Variance Richie Place Little Canada, Minnesota 1. Richie Place is a proposed plat of single family lots, all of which meet the zoning ordinance regulations for area, width, and other applicable zoning standards. 2. The proposed platted area is guided by the Comprehensive Plan for low density residential uses. 3. The proposed Richie Place plat is consistent with the land use plan. 4. Each of the proposed lots exhibits a buildable area consistent with the zoning requirements for single family homes. 5. The proposed plat complies with all requirements of the City's ordinances, and was recommended for approval by the Planning Commission, with the conditions as follows: 20