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• Streets. In review of the preliminary plat, we find that it appears that the streets generally meet City requirements with regard to right -of -way and street width provisions. The applicant has provided a through street extension for Carl Street to Sunset Drive as a minor collector, consistent with the Comprehensive Transportation Plan. A number of issues that had been raised previously with the concept plan related to the number of proposed cul -de -sacs and the provision for landscape islands within the cul -de -sacs. The City, in the past, has indicated an unwillingness to accept the landscape islands as they tend to be an obstacle for snow plows and street maintenance. The City Public Works Director should comment as to the acceptability to the proposed landscape islands and cul -de -sac design at this time. As per previous discussions, in review of the preliminary plat, there may be opportunities for the extension of local streets to the subdivision exception areas to allow for future subdivision of undeveloped properties outside of the plat. These options for extension of local streets within the plat should be explored rather than continuous curb cuts or street entrances onto Sunset Road. Lots. In preliminary review of the plat, the lots generally appear to meet all the requirements of the R -1 District related to lot width and area. The minimum lot width for an interior lot in the R -1 District is 80 feet, with a lot area of 10,800 square feet. The design illustrates lots that meet or exceed the minimum standards. A number of lots do appear to be irregular in shape and would have to demonstrate that they can provide a building pad that would not require future variances to accommodate a home. These lots would include Lot 15 in Phase 2 and Lot 5, Block 1 of the 10th Addition. Sunset Road is designated as a collector street. Lots that abut Sunset Road should have sufficient lot width or lot depth to provide a 20 foot wide landscape buffer to protect the private enjoyment of these lots. A detailed landscape plan must be submitted illustrating how the buffer yard will be properly landscaped to meet and satisfy City requirements. Carl Street enters Sunset Road at the southwest corner of the proposed plat. There is a single family home that is an exception to this subdivision that has a driveway located within five feet of the Carl Street right -of -way as proposed. There is issue as far as the curb cut location with the street entrance at this intersection. Attention should be given to correcting this by requiring relocation of the driveway or allowing for the curb cut to enter Carl Street. Grading and Drainage. To date, we have not received a grading and drainage plan or wetland mitigation plan. These plans are critical to the overall site. The site is generally characterized as having a number of wetlands that will greatly influence design. Additionally, there is a drainage ditch along the eastern portion of the plat that results in some severe slopes. Without having the grading plan, staff is not prepared to say that the subdivision design is acceptable in its current fashion. 3