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COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 24, 2003 APROVED 1 subdivision consisting of three buildable lots. He stated each of the lots would be accessed from a 2 proposed private roadway lying within a proposed outlot. 3 4 Community Development Director Grochala indicated that Mr. Keefe currently owns 37 acres, a 10 5 acre parcel and a 27 acre parcel. He stated that the property would be zoned R -X, Rural Executive 6 District, with a lot size minimum of 10 acres without sewer and water. He stated the PDO allows for 7 some flexibility, and added this has gone through Planning and Zoning, with several conditions, 8 contained in Staff's report. 9 10 Community Development Director Grochala stated that the proposed lots are 2.3 acres; 1.99 acres and 11 32 acres, with the later having the existing homestead and an outlot for the public road. He indicated 12 there was currently a gravel driveway to service the property, and the applicant is proposing to 13 maintain this as a private road operated and maintained by a Homeowner's Association. He added the 14 private roadway will lie within what is proposed as Outlot A. He stated the applicant originally 15 proposed to widen the existing driveway to 20 feet using Class 5 gravel; however a new proposal 16 suggests keeping the existing driveway as it is until an upgrade to Rolling Hills Drive occurs. He 17 indicated the subsequent proposal included an addendum to the association agreement that would 18 require upgrading the private drive within six months of the City upgrading Rolling Hills Drive. He 19 noted that 20 feet is the minimum required width for an access road to accommodate emergency 20 vehicles as set forth in the 1997 Uniform Fire Code. 21 •22 Community Development Director Grochala stated the Park Plan and Development Guide identifies a 23 proposed trail corridor within the property, however further investigation is needed to see if it would 24 fit within the proposed plans. He indicated a Ghost Plat has been provided to see how Lots 2 and 3, 25 Block 1, could be subdivided in the future with the extension of sewer and water after 2010. He 26 stated the ghost plat shows it would be possible. 27 28 Community Development Director Grochala advised that Staff believes the proposed rezoning to 29 PDO District is consistent with the Lino Lakes Comprehensive Plan, and the associated subdivision 30 allows for future sewer and water. He indicated the Planning and Zoning Board considered many 31 factors, including density, present and future land uses, performance standards, overburden on the 32 City's public service capacity and traffic impact. He added that the Planning and Zoning Board held a 33 public hearing and reviewed the request at its February 12, 2003 regular meeting, and recommended 34 approval of the rezoning and preliminary plat subject to the conditions outlined in the staff report, 35 with the following modifications: 36 37 1. That the private drive be a minimum of 20 feet in width and meet a seven ton gravel 38 road design. 39 2. That Staff continue to evaluate the feasibility and need for the trail easement and 40 continue to work with the applicant on this issue. 41 42 Community Development Director Grochala indicated that it is Staff's recommendation to approve 43 the rezoning, and to approve the preliminary plat with the following conditions: 44 6