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• • Planning & Zoning Board October 8, 1997 Page 9 Chair Schaps pointed out that this item will go before the Lino Lakes City Council on Monday, October 27, 1997. B. Continuation of Public Hearing, Highland Meadows, Rezoning, Planned Unit Development, Preliminary Plat Chair Schaps declared the public hearing reopened at 7:37 p.m. Mr. Brixius explained that at its September 10, 1997 meeting, the Planning & Zoning Board continued consideration of the Highland Meadows rezoning and preliminary plat request pending resolution of various issues identified in Northwest Associated Consultants' August 5, 1997 planning report, comments of the Planning & Zoning Board, and public testimony. In response to comments received, the applicant has submitted a revised preliminary plat which incorporates the following changes: 1. All lots have been expanded from 70 feet to 80 feet at the front setback line. 2. All single - family residential lots measure not less than 10,800 square feet in size (R -1 District minimum). 3. Several lots bordering the subdivision's park area have been reconfigured. 4. The 79th Street jog condition has been reconfigured as a full 90- degree intersection. 5. An east /west street has been added to the townhome portion of the project. Such street segment results in a reduction of cul -de -sac length and the omission of 8 multi - family units (within 2 structures). 6. A "mini- park" has been added directly south of Lots 10 and 11, Block 3. 7. Two single residential lots have replaced two townhome units directly south of 79th Street. 8. Triangular lots have been eliminated. Mr. Brixius added that generally speaking the revised preliminary plat responds to documented subdivision design concerns. there are, however, a number of items which should be addressed, as follows: CSAH 14 Access. Lot 24, Block 6 is provided access to both the subdivision's interior cul -de -sac and CSAH 14. Consistent with City policy, direct single- family lot access to high volume streets should be discouraged. So as to fulfill City policy and avoid the platting of a "flag lot ", CSAH 14 access should be prohibited. As a result, the northerly extension of Lot 24 should be reestablished as an outlot or possibly a trail corridor which would provide a connection to the neighboring elementary school. This issue should, however, be subject to comment by the Park Board. Additionally, the side lot line between Lots 23 and 24, Block 6 should be reconfigured to emanate from the center point of the adjacent cul -de -sac.