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COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 27, 1997 Industrial and the residential subdivision. The Planning and Zoning Board concluded that this area of the community would be appropriate for this land use, and recommended that the Comprehensive Plan be amended and that the zoning be changed to R-3. Additional concerns were lot size consistency,which has been resolved, and traffic circulation within and beyond the subdivision,which has been addressed in modifications to the original design to provide a full intersection as well as two access points into the medium density area and shortening of a cul-de- sac. Road conditions were also addressed by the City Engineer,who recommended total reconstruction of 79th Street and overlay to Marilyn and 77th Streets in conjunction with the project. The proposed park dedication was questioned, and the recommendation was for a tot lot arrangement. Mr. Brixius pointed out that all areas of concern have been addressed and resolved as fully as possible. He stated that Staff recommended approval, based on the following: 1. If the medium density areas are going to be resubdivided,that should be addressed at the time of final plat. 2. The City finds that the proposed "coved" setback is acceptable and variable setbacks are established via plat easements. 3. The following street related conditions are satisfied: a. The preliminary plat is revised to provide immediate access from the north. b. The City Engineer has recommended approval of the proposed 20-foot "private driveways" C. Off-street parking along designated townhome "driveways" is prohibited. 4 Park dedication is required pursuant to the preliminary plat dated 10/8/97 including a trail along outlot A. 5 Grading and drainage has been submitted and approved by the City Engineer. 6. A utility plan illustrating the street layout is reviewed and approved by the City Engineer. 7. Right of way to the eastern portion of the plat is approved for future extension. 8. Public street access be provided to the excepted lot lying north of Outlot C. 9. The developer shall be responsible for the upgrade of 77th Street east of subject site. 10. Limited construction traffic to 79th Street. 11. Establishment of crime prevention program for townhome units. 12. Developer shall be responsible for overlay of Marilyn and 77th Streets from Marilyn to Lake Drive. Council Member Kuether asked for explanation of the term "quadromimium". Mr. Brixius explained that this is the same as a quad home. Council Member Kuether also asked if the City's ordinances require a two-car garage. Mr. Brixius stated that a minimum two-car garage had not been specified. Council Member Bergeson clarified that this site is within the MUSA. Council Member Lyden asked how many units are proposed. Mr. Brixius responded 108 single- family and 60 townhome units. However, those numbers were reduced with the revised plan. Council Member Bergeson asked about utilities. Mr. Ahrens explained that the Lake Drive trunk utility project would serve this project. Council Member Bergeson asked if those residents along 79th Street would be afforded the opportunity to connect to these utilities,to which Mr. Ahrens responded that they would with consideration toward future development as well. There would be no requirement for connection.