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• • • Planning & Zoning Board Keefe Minor Subdivision & Variance February 12, 2003 Lot Width The proposed lot widths of both Lots 2 and 3, Block 1 are approximately 180 feet. • Utilities The 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. Sanitary Sewer and Water Main were stubbed out within Flora Court (Clearwater Creek 3rd Addition), northwest of the site to service Stage 2 (2010 -2020) development. Through review of existing topographic mapping it does appear possible to service this property as well as adjacent properties to the west in the future. It should be noted, however, that the proposed Plat, if approved, would not eliminate the possibility of servicing adjacent properties to the west or south. Access The property 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. As with all subdivisions in the City, publicly dedicated 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 minimum width of 32 feet. While the width requirement has fluctuated on a case by case basis pursuant to City Council approval, all roads, including private roads allowed within Planned Development Overlay Districts have been required to include bituminous paving. The applicant is proposing to maintain the existing roadway as a private road operated and maintained by a Homeowner's Association. The private roadway will lie within what is proposed as Outlot A. The creation of Outlot A, for this purpose, will need to be evaluated by the City Attorney. It may be more appropriate to create an ingress /egress easement rather than a separate parcel of record. The applicant is proposing to widen the existing roadway to 20 feet using Class 5 gravel. The proposed improvements are intended to keep traffic to a minimum and maintain the existing rural character of the property. 20 feet is the minimum required width for access road to accommodate emergency vehicles as set forth in the 1997 Uniform Fire Code. Staff will need to further evaluate the proposed gravel base to determine the adequacy of the road to support such vehicles. Bituminous surfacing of the roadway is preferred.