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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 13, 2007 The Planner indicated that there are two potentially conflicting clauses in the Subdivision Ordinance. While the first clause limits cul-de-sacs to a maximum length of 500 feet, the second clause requires that development be extended to the limits of the subdivided property to provide future development potential. These developments are required to install temporary cul-de-sacs to allow for traffic turning movements with the expectation that at some point the street will be extended further than the current terminus. With regard to the Richie Place property, the Planner indicated that how far the road would be extended to the west is unknown. The eastern extension will likely connect to Beam Avenue, so any extension of the cul-de-sad to the west will be less than the 500 feet limitation in the Code. The Planner noted that the City Engineer has acknowledged the potential for extension of the Richie Place cul-de-sac both east and west. If the cul-de-sac were permanent, with no potential for extension, then it would be limited to a maximum length of 500 feet. The Planner indicated that it is staffs opinion that the Richie Place cul-de-sac is temporary and would not be subject to the 500 foot limitation. Duray suggested that the City Attorney comment on these two conflicting clauses. The Planner agreed that the issue could be forwarded to the City Attorney for comment at the City Council meeting. Knudsen asked if the title issue raised by Mr. Schorn was an issue the Planning Commission should be concerned with. The City Planner indicated that this is an issue that is not within the City's control. The City has representation from Lauren Development that they own the property proposed for platting. The Planner indicated that once the plat is presented to the County for recording, title issues will be reviewed at that level. Knudsen felt that some valid concerns about traffic on LaBore Road have been raised, and agreed that traffic is an issue that will need to be addressed at some point. Knudsen noted that this particular development is not huge and the impact on traffic will be minimal. Knudsen felt that at some point the City will have to address LaBore Road traffic. Himmelbach felt that afour-way stop at LaBore Road and Arcade Street would help the traffic situation. Knudsen felt that this was a good suggestion. Duray asked if the City Engineer had commented on the feasibility of the east and west extensions shown in the Richie Place plat. The City Planner stated that he knows the City Engineer has looked at the connections and feels they are technically feasible. However, he did not make formal comments. While the connection points shown in the plat would establish where the road extensions would occur, the road extensions would then run -12-