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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 11, 2007 The Subdivision Ordinance requires that subdividers extend streets within a proposed plat to neighboring property to provide opportunity for future development, pursuant to City Code 1006.030 (a) and 106.030 (d). 2. There are no other options for access to this property that would provide the opportunity for full development of the subject property, nor to adjoining property that would be consistent with the Subdivision Ordinance. 3. A hardship is present, consistent with the requirements of hardship definition, that interferes with the applicant meeting all of the applicable requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance if the street is required to be terminated at 500 feet in length without a variance. 4. Without the variance, the applicant will not be able to put his property to reasonable use since much of the area will be inaccessible. 5. The proposed cul-de-sac is temporary in nature, with the possibility that the street would be extended into adjoining property in the future. 6. When the stub-street is extended to Beam Avenue to the east, the cul-de-sac will no longer exceed the 500 foot regulation. 7. Development of the entire parcel at one time is more efficient in terms of grading, drainage, and vegetation impacts by allowing for a more comprehensive approach to the entire site and minimizing future impacts to other land owners in the area. 8. The additional cul-de-sac length and related stubs will provide routes for more effective utility services for this area by promoting cooperation between the Cities of Little Canada and Maplewood. A more effective utility system will result in the elimination of lift stations and allowing fora "looped" water system in this area. Motion seconded by Knudsen. Motion carried 4 - 1. Helmeke voted against. Helmeke noted that he did vote in favor of the Preliminary Plat based on there being no need for a Variance. Helmeke stated that he does not agree with the findings that would support the Variance, and indicated that he was in support of the previous concept submission that limited the cul-de-sac to 500 feet. -12-