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Page 8 Planning and Zoning Commission, May 16, 1979 was for the servicing of the area by utility vehicles from the city, fire protec- tion, etc. Mr. McLean asked if this was talked over with Mr. Gotwald; they said that they had not, but that it had just been required to enlarge the cul-de-sacs. Mr. Gotwald's letter was consulted, which said that the streets had appeared to be adequate. A permit from the Rice Creek Watershed had been issued. The plat had been submitted to the Department of Natural Resources by Mr. Gotwald in February, but no reply had been received as yet. A copy of both items was given to the Commission. A topographical map and surface drainage map was also given to the Commission. Mr. McLean asked if Mr. Gotwald had addressed himself to the water and sewer situation; he had, and a copy of the sewer plan was given to the Commission. The lines inside the park are private lines, but they all meet city specifications. These were made available to the Commission, but the approval had not been brought. Mr. Gotwald had said it was approved. Mr. McLean asked that they be included in the package. These people will absorb the cost of the sewer line to the lift station, ie., donate it to the city. Mr. Gourley that the park land dedication was not clear; Mr. McLean said that this comes from the Park Board to the P&Z. There was the matter of Ordinance 39, section 40, requir- ing trailers be parked at a 10 degree angle to the street, and a minimum distance of 20 feet between the trailers and the front or street line of the plat. None of the sites met the 10 degree angle requirement, although they were angled somewhat (this was assuming the typical home size). Mr. Gourley asked if there was a reason why they couldn't be parked at this angle of 10 degrees. Apparently if some are parked at this 10 degree angle, they would not be able to maintain the 20 -foot distance between the street; there are others that can be angled, but for conformity were kept straight. Mr. McLean asked if there was a variance procedure in case of hardship; there was none. He also asked if the lot was in excess of 6,000 square feet; it was. The angling situation was further discussed. Mr. Gourley indicated that the plat should be sent on the Park Board to request their recommendations back; the developers should fill out a variance request for the angling of the trailers, and might also renew their request to the DNR. Then action can be taken on this. Item 13 in the planner's report concerning sidewalks was discussed --"A sidewalk not less than 30 inches wide shall be con- structed adjacent to the curb on the lot side thereof." Mr. McLean asked about plans for lighting in the area, and indicated the city was interested in these plans. Mr. Reinert moved that the P&Z recommend approval to the Council on the expansion, subject to the conditions outlined being met: Conditional on the park land dedication, and the variance application being submitted to vary the angles the trailers are set at; conditional on the receipt of the report from the DNR; and conditional that the plans be revised to include sidewalks as per our ordinance. It was also brought up that once it's been approved by local govern- ment, then they have state requirements to satisfy, as well as building permits for facilities. Bob Doocey seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion declared passed. The next item for consideration was the matter of Gene Blomquist. He was not present. The matter was carried over to the agenda for the next regular meeting. Mr. Brian Dobie presented to the Commission the update on his subdivision. The second item from Mr. Dobie was covered earlier, and that was in regard to the north portion of Wood Duck Trail. Ken Rehbein has talked this over with him and he doesn't see any problems. He's planning to pave in July and if this is extended, what he is thinking of doing is running the subgrade to the north line, then may- be put in some base material there but opt not to construct a paved cul-de-sac at present, but provide the stip through there like he was planning further to