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- Page Two - August 26, 1976 apply at the set back line and this should be 75'. Mr. Yoder felt the 75' frontage should be maintained but leave is fexiable - some areas may be able to lower this and in others, no. Ordinance #56 will have to be amended to designate the 75' requirement at the set back lines on cul-de-sacs. Mr. Karth felt the 75' requirement on all othere lots in the urban service area should be maintained. Mr. Hill moved the 75' requirement be at the set back line on all cul-de-sac lots with a minimum of 40' frontage on the street in the urban residential service area. Seconded by Mr. Shearen. Motion carried unanimously. The required frontage on lots in the urban service area where utilities are not available was discussed. This would be concerned with the unplatted areas Mr. Gourley wondered how long a builder would have before being required to connect to the utility systems. At the current time, the Ordinance allows one year to connect. There was a suggestion that minimum lot sizes without sewer in the urban service area be one acre with 150' frontage and 75' with sewers. Mr. Gotwald felt that developing land with a one acre minimum lot requirement would not be feasible, but if developed in a manner that would allow a larger lot to be split when utilities were available, could be feasible. Mr. Kelling moved that no lot of less than one acre with 150' frontage be allowed in the urban service area where sewer is not readily available. Seconded by Mr. Karth. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Nadeau asked about Ramsey County and Mr. Gotwald said that if an area is platted, they are forced to connect with sewers. There was a suggestion that no lots be allowed unless platted. The size of lots in the rural area was discussed. The current requirement of 22 acres with many persons getting a variance for less, is cumbersome and is not equitable. Mr. Kelling moved the minimum lot size in a rural service area be one acre provided a septic system can be contained on that one acre must have 150' on a accepted City Street and at the set back line - must also install a State approved well. Seconded by Mr. Hill. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Hill moved that all development must be on a dedicated and accepted City Street. Seconded by Mr. Karth. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Reinert was concerned with the economics connected with developments - at what point is it necessary to add another Patrolman, another truck for road work and a man to drive, how will it effect the schools. These and other things need to be considered. The Planner will look into these effects and will have a report for the next meeting. There has been no communication from the Metropolitan Council on the Resolution passed by the Council. The Planner was asked if would check on this matter. Mr. Kelling moved to adjourn at 10:15 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Hill. Aye.