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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 12, 2007 property based on the size and shape of the property. Another reason to vary is when the City has required the addition of road connection for future development of neighboring properties. The Planner noted that the concept proposed is for 16 lots, 3 of which are in Maplewood. The previous concept was for 121ots in Little Canada, therefore, the number of Little Canada lots is increasing by 1. The Planner pointed out that the developer will have to go through the platting process with the City of Maplewood for the lots proposed in that City. The Planner noted that some of the lots in the previous configuration did not meet minimum width requirements. All the lots proposed in this concept meet the City's Code requirements. Duray asked if the R-I zoning would remain in place. Soby replied that it would. Soby noted that the lots meet all Code requirements. Duray asked about tree removal. Soby reporCed that they would follow Code, doing a tree inventory and developing a tree replacement plan. Barraclough stated that he liked the concept proposed with the future road connections provided to both the east and the west. Barraclough felt this was a better concept than the previous submittal. Dave Himmelbach asked how much space would be between houses. Soby replied that setback minimums would be adhered to. However, these homes would be built to suit; therefore, exact distances will not be known until each house is designed. Duray asked the square footage of the proposed homes. Soby replied that single levels will likely be 1,600 to 2,200 square feet. Two stories would be 2,200 to 3,500 square feet. Price ranges would be from $550,000 to $850,000. Duray asked about the rear yard setback for Lot 16. The Planner indicated that the lot meets Code requirements, and noted that the narrowest frontage is considered the front yard. Duray asked what will happen to the cul-de- sac on the west if the road is extended. The City Planner replied that that will depend on what the road extension looks like. Barraclough asked about getting utilities into serve these lots given the grade changes. Soby indicated that a lift station will be needed. The City Planner pointed out that this is a concept review. Engineering, tree preservation, grading details, etc. would be reviewed at the time of Preliminary Plat review. John and Jolene Gores, 2870 Arcade Street, appeared before the Council and expressed concern about the temporary cul-de-sac, questioning what makes this cul-de-sac "temporary". John Gores indicated that the cul-de- -2-