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Planning & Zoning Board June 14, 2017 Page 3 APPROVED MINUTES B. Houle Addition Preliminary Plat Ms. Larsen presented the staff report. The applicant, Guy Houle with GRH Contracting, has submitted a land use application for a preliminary plat. The proposed development is a 1 lot and 1 outlot single family residential subdivision located at the north end of Ruffed Grouse Road. The development contains one 30.72 gross acre parcel and is called Houle Addition. The 30 acre site is a vacant rural parcel containing wetlands, short grasses and woodlands. This parcel has been through several land use proposals. In 2008, Ed Vaughan received preliminary plat (Resolution No. 08-22) and final plat (Resolution No. 08-44) approval for 1 lot and 1 outlot. The final plat was never recorded; therefore, the preliminary plat and final plat are void. In 2004, Mr. Vaughan received PUD Development Stage Plan/Preliminary Plat approval but a PUD Final Plan/Final Plat was never submitted; therefore the PUD Development Stage Plan/Preliminary Plat is void. Staff recommended approval of Preliminary Plat for Houle Addition. Staff addressed questions of the Board. Mr. Laden talked about how the cul-de-sac looks now. Mr. Root asked if it is a legal or temporary cul-de-sac now. Ms. Larsen stated that there will be no changes to the cul-de- sac as it is today. Cul-de-sac bulb is within the 60 foot right of way, so no concerns. Emergency services have no concern and have been operating on that road in the past with no problems. Mr. Laden asked if the outlot is developable. Ms. Larsen stated that most of the lot is not developable aside from one corner. It would have to go through the full approval process to prove it could be a buildable area. Mr. Root stated that it looks like the road was designed to continue and we are now cutting it off. Ms. Larsen stated that Mr. Vaughn had hoped to extend the road to the island, but it did not happen. Mr. Stoesz asked what happens in terms of insurance on large outlots. Ms. Larsen stated that it is the property they own. Mr. Stoesz asked if outlots pay taxes. Ms. Larsen stated that outlots pay taxes but have a lower assessed value than lots. Mr. Laden asked about making this a conservation easement today. Ms. Larsen stated it is at discretion of the watershed district, not the city’s requirement. Easement is done at the request of Rice Creek Watershed District. If Rice Creek requires it then city does as well. Guy Houle, 4417 Channel Lane, approached the Board. Chair Tralle asked Mr. Houle if everything has gone smoothly. Mr. Houle stated it has.