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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 11, ?007 PRELIMINARY Steve Benning, Rim Lake Construction, appeared before the Commission PLAT & requesting Preliminary Plat approval for Whispering Pines consisting of VARIANCE eight (8) single-family lots and a Variance from the Subdivision Code FOR requirement limiting permanent cul-de-sac length to a maximum of 500 CUL-DE-SAC feet for 685 and 693 LaBore Road owned by Kevin Steinert. Benning LENGTH - reported that when the Preliminary Plat was drawn, they misinterpreted WHISPERING the Code and incorrectly calculated cul-de-sac length. While they PINES thought their cul-de-sac submittal measured 500 feet; the City Planner calculated the length at 575 feet. Benning reported that the Preliminary Plat can be redrawn to achieve the 500 foot limitation and still achieve the same number of lots, but noted that there are negative implications of doing so to Lots 1 and 2. Knudsen noted that there are some items missing from the submittal and felt that action on the Preliminary Plat should be tabled pending receipt of this information. The primary missing information includes a tree preservation plan as well as relate to storm water ponding issues. The City Planner recommended that the Planning Commission take the testimony of those present this evening. He also noted that the developer has submitted additional drainage calculation information to the City Engineer today. However, the City Engineer has not yet had an opportunity to review this information. Benning reported that the majority of drainage issues have been addressed with the new submittal. He noted that Whispering Pine is proposing the platting of Outlot A in order to provide development access to the Hanson property to the east. Benning further pointed out that the Hanson's also have the option of selling their back property to the adjacent property owners on Ontario Road. Benning also noted that the additional cul-de-sac length would allow development access to the street for the Hanson property without disturbing the existing tree line. In further explaining the need for a cul-de-sac Variance, Benning noted that if the cul-de-sac is shortened, more pressure is put on Lots 1 and 2 of the plat. With regard to Lot 1, it would be necessary to move any house constructed on that lot forward of the existing houses on LaBore Road. The house would still meet the City's 30 foot front yard setback requirements, but would be out-of--line with the other homes on LaBore Road. The house on Lot 2 would have to be constructed further to the back of the lot, bring it closer to the shared rear lot line. Bemung noted that at either cul-de-sac length, the same number of lots could be developed. -13-