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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 24, 2007 Blesener opened the Public Hearing to consider Lauren Development's request for a Variance from the Subdivision Code requirement which limits permanent cul-de-sac length to a maximum of 500 feet. The City Planner reported that the Variance requested is to extend a cul- de-sac within Richie Place approximately 1,050 feet in length. The Planner noted that there are two sections of the Code relative to cul-de-sac length. The first limits permanent cul-de-sac length to a maximum of 500 feet. The second requires the developer to extend streets within the plat to provide future development access to neighboring unsubdivided properties. The City Planner indicated it does not appear there are any alternatives to provide future development access to the properties adjoining Richie Place other than the long cul-de-sac. This cul-de-sac provides for future street connections to both the east and west. The City Planner also noted that storm water management plan for Richie Place improves this storm water management within the area. The City Planner indicated that it was his opinion that the Richie Place Preliminary Plat is consistent with the goals of the City's Comprehensive Plan and that it meets Single-Family Residential (R-1) Zoning District standards. The Planner also indicated it was his opinion that the requested Variance for cul-de-sac length was consistent with the hardship requirements outlined in the Subdivision Code. The City Planner recommended approval of both the Preliminary Plat and the Variance. The City Administrator noted that in addition to the materials contained in the agenda packets, there was a considerable amount of materials that have been submitted by various parties. These materials are contained in the Additions to the Agenda packet. Kip Johnson, AC Associates, project engineer for the developer, indicated that it is Lauren Development's position that the cul-de-sac as proposed is necessary in order to provide development access for properties to the east and west of Richie Place. Johnson reviewed in detail the letter submitted by Phil Soby, Lauren Development, outlining the history of the Richie Place development proposal as well as the justification for the Variance request. Johnson also reviewed the Richie Place plat design as well as development options for the adjacent properties on the east and west. It was noted that the future easterly extension of the road would connect to the Beam Avenue/Kohlman Lane area. Allan asked if an easterly extension would benefit the Scully property. Blesener replied that it would. He also noted that extension of the road to the east would allow utilities to be looped through the area. The City Engineer reported that Little Canada is working with the City of