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Planning & Zoning Board January 22, 2003 Page 7 APPROVED MINUTES With respect to lot width, staff stated the proposed lot widths of both Parcel B and C is approximately 180 feet. The proposed lot widths are inconsistent w ith the R-X Districts minimum lot width of 330 feet. Staff stated with respect to utilities, th e City’s Comprehensive Plan designates the western half of the site as Low Density, Sewered Residential. The Plan further designates this area as a Stage 2, 2010-2020 growth area. Staff noted the sanitary sewer and water ma in were stubbed out within Flora Court (Clearwater Creek 3 rd Addition), northwest of the site, to service land to the north and west of the Keefe property. Through revi ew of existing topographic mapping it does appear possible to service the Keefe property from the west. Staff noted that the proposed Minor Subdivi sion, if approved, woul d not eliminate the possibility of servicing adjacent properties to the west or south. With respect to access, staff noted the propert y is currently serviced by a gravel private driveway, measuring approximately 10 feet in width. The driveway accesses the terminus of Rolling Hills Drive. One other existing residential lot utilizes the driveway, however, it appears that there are no easements currently in place. Staff stated the applicant has submitted proposa ls for both a private road easement and a public road easement. City Code requires that all lots front on a publicly dedicated street. Additionally, private roads ar e prohibited by City Code. Staff noted as with all subdivisions in th e City publically dedi cated right-of-way is required as well as the improvement of such to City standards. These standards typically include a paved bituminous surface with a mi nimum width of 32 feet. While the width requirement had fluctuated on a case by case basis pursuant to City Council approval, all roads, including private roads allowed with in Planned Development Overlay Districts have been required to include bituminous paving. Staff stated the applicant has acknowledged hi s preference to maintain the drive access as a private road. No proposed improvements to the road have been submitted. With respect to easements, staff noted publ ic drainage and utility easements are not provided on the survey. Easements will be requ ired measuring 5 feet in width on interior property lines and 10 feet in width on exterior property li nes. Drainage and Utility easements will also be required to in clude all existing wetlands on the site. Staff stated with respect to sewage treatm ent, soil borings prov ided by the applicant indicate the ability of the newly created Parcels B and C to accommodate two standard mound systems on each lot. Staff stated the applicant has provided a Ghost Plat identifying how Parcels B and C could be subdivided in the future with the extension of public utilities. The plat demonstrates the potential to divide parcel s B and C to create eight lots meeting the R-