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1 1 1 COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 12, 1993 and still meet the required five (5) foot and ten (10) foot side yard setback requirements although the actual lot is one (1) plus acre in size. Alternate building plans could be selected for this site and still provide an adequately sized dwelling and allow the property owner full enjoyment of the large lot while maintaining the existing utility easements. The property owner has asked that these easements be removed or relocated to aid in the sale of the site. It is a policy matter to be determined by the City Council whether this request is warranted. Council Member Neal asked if this matter is similar to the easement matter on Lois Lane. Mr. Schneider said no, these easements are for future drainage or utilities and not presently needed as are those on Lois Lane. The presentation here is to substitute one (1) easement for the two (2) currently in place. Council Member Bergeson noted that if the easement were located in the middle of the lot, the resulting two (2) lots would have frontages over 100 feet in width which is compatible with other lots in the area. Rosemary Melchoir, 1900 Silver Lake Road gave some written material to the City Council. She noted that she is the realtor for the property owner who lives in Wyoming and wishes to convey their feelings on the matter. She suggested another layout for the City Council to consider. She noted that what is being suggested is not what the buyer would like because they wish to place the home in the middle of the lot. It was explained that when utilities are extended across the front of the lot, the owner will not be able to subdivide into two (2) lots and the assessments may be very expensive. Scott Keeland asked why an easement could not be put down one (1) side of the lot or the other to give the owner the most flexibility for building. Ms. Wyland explained that the purpose of the easement is to insure that new structures are placed in position to allow the lot to be subdivided in the future. Ms. Melchoir explained that the owner was under the impression that the easements were to be future easements and not recorded at this time. Mayor Reinert explained that the City Council must try to avoid future problems when utilities are extended and also must comply with the requirements of the City Code and Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The City Council is not trying to deny any right of the landowner to use the land. Mr. Keeland felt the City Council was taking the flexibility away from the landowner. Mayor Reinert explained that the City Council was PAGE 12 115