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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION FEBRUARY 6, 2002 MINOR SUBDIVISION, SSR & W WILLARD MORTON AND BRAD RACUTT, JEFF SMYSER City Planner Smyser advised Mr. Racutt was unexpectedly called out of town so he is not present. He reviewed the background of the application noting that the application raises numerous important issues regarding implementation of the long-range plan for the City, as represented in the 2001 Comprehensive Plan. The City Council discussed this application at its work session on November 20, 2001. Since then, Staff and Mr. Racutt have discussed alternatives. Staff believes the plan recommended in the current report resolves the issues for all concerned. The Planning and Zoning Board considered the application on v ; ber 14, 2002. The staff report included the recommendation that the minor subdi ', ion . . pproved only if a road easement is dedicated to the City that includes the on and the eastern 66 feet of the larger 11 -acre portion. The P & Z agreed that . d = sement is appropriate. However, the P & Z recommended that the right -of -w; n on the southern portion of the site be 33 feet instead of the full 66 f- et. e o er 33 feet is to be acquired when and if property to the east develops. This w'bute the burden of supplying land for the future right-of-way. Staff has refined this recommendation and easement by the two (2) properties to pro states clearly that these properties c ensures proper emergency vehicle itions regarding use of the road the property owners. Condition three (3) ment for access. Condition four (4) City Planner Smyser advised if i i plement its long range plan, as represented in the 2001 Com' ensi P1. it must recognize opportunities to put together the individu. l . ieces. i 1 Comprehensive Plan, the Transportation Plan which is a key elemen cess Management Plan all point to providing for a future road connectio" ` sould rovide safe access and circulation for existing properties and for future velopment, if it occurs. The subdivision ordinance supports this by prohibiting the creat'`. n of flag lots. Access to the new lot will be from Main St. As long as this is the access intended by both the City and the applicant, it is reasonable to make the access a public right-of-way that accomplishes a number of public purposes. In addition, it provides continued access to the adjacent property. City Planner Smyser advised staff is recommending that 33' along most of the eastern edge is enough for the road dedication. The entire northern 50' of the 66 -ft. piece is needed to allow the neighbors access to Main Street. This recommendation meets the City's needs and provides a buffer area for Mr. Racutt. 5