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• Haley Manor page 6 The addition of 10 single family homes will not overburden the roadway system. Lois Lane has outlets to the east and west and Country Lane connects to 77th St. to the south. Preliminary Plat/Development Stage Plan Lots: The lots on the north side of Lois Lane will be 132 feet in depth. The minimum lot depth in an R -1 zone is 135 feet. When the Mar Don Acres lots were platted, they were 294' deep. The 30' easement on the north edge, which now includes Arlo Lane, reduces the depth to 264'. Half of that is 132'. It is impossible to know why the extra six feet was not planned for when Mar Don Acres was platted. However, it is clear that the intent was to plan for a road on the north side, and a 30' easement was platted. The construction of Arlo Lane fulfilled that plan for a street. The City approval of the creation of Arlo Lane was an acknowledgement of the intent to provide the opportunity for the Mar Don Acres lot to subdivide. In order to fulfill this, the lots must be smaller than 135' in depth. The locations of Arlo and Lois Lanes prevent larger lots. It may be possible to add three feet onto one row of lots and make the other row 129', though the value of such a change is questionable. The reduced lot depths are acceptable. A second issue arises due to the locations of existing streets. Joseph Court forms a "T" intersection on the north, and Country Lane does so on the south. The driveways on Lots 2, 3, and 9 should be located as far as possible from these intersecting streets. This is included as a condition of approval. Streets: Arlo Lane, Lois Lane and Country Lane all are existing roads. No additional roads are being proposed. The existing road system can accommodate the traffic generated by the 10 new homes. As part of the final plat, the developer must dedicate the Arlo Lane right of way. This will fulfill the intent of the City when Mar Don Acres was platted. Arlo Lane exists now, and the dedication will be a formality. Utility work in Lois Lane will disturb the existing pavement. This road must be reconstructed, with curb and gutter, up to City standards. Park Dedication: The current subdivision ordinance includes park dedication requirements, as adopted in 2001. Park dedication is $1665 per residential unit, less any land dedication. There is no land dedication needed, as Highland Meadows Park abuts the site. The park dedication will be $1665 x 10 new home lots = $16,650. Utilities: Sanitary sewer and water are available in Lois Lane at the west edge of the Highland Meadows West development, adjacent to the Haley Manor site. All lots, including existing homes, must connect to utilities. Onsite septic systems must be abandoned according to law. In addition, existing wells likely will have to be capped because of proximity to new sanitary sewer lines. These and other issues discussed in the City Engineer review memo must be addressed to his satisfaction.