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31 streets that will provide a street connection to an adjoining property., but cCul-de-sacs shall be permitted where topography or other physical conditions justify their use. Temporary and permanent cul-de-sacs shall be designed in conformance with the City of Lake Elmo Engineering Design Standards. (3) Street plans for future subdivisions. Where the plat to be submitted includes only part of the tract owned or intended for development by the subdivider, a tentative plan for a proposed future street system for the unsubdivided portion of the parcel shall be prepared and submitted to the City by the subdivider. (4) Provisions for resubdivision of large lots and parcels. When a tract is subdivided into larger than normal building lots or parcels, the lots or parcel shall be arranged to permit the logical location and openings of future streets and appropriate resubdivision, with provision for adequate utility connections for the resubdivision. (5) Subdivisions abutting collector or minor arterial streets. Wherever a proposed subdivision abuts or contains an existing or planned collector or minor arterial street as designated on the City's thoroughfare plan, the lots shall access onto local streets wherever possible. Local streets may be existing or provided with the subdivision. (6) Alleys. Except in the case of a planned unit development, either a public or private alley may be required in a block where commercially zoned property abuts a major thoroughfare or a major street. Alleys in residential areas other than those zoned for multiple family use shall not be permitted. (7) Half streets. Dedication of half streets shall not be approved, except where it is essential to the reasonable development of the subdivision and in conformity with the other requirements of these regulations, where it is found that it will be practical to require the dedication of the other half when the adjoining property is subdivided, or where it becomes necessary to acquire the remaining half by condemnation so that it may be improved in the public interest. (8) Adding width to existing streets. Where a subdivision abuts or contains an existing street of inadequate width, sufficient additional width shall be provided to meet standards set forth in the City of Lake Elmo Engineering Design Standards and/or other applicable standards. (9) Additional right-of-way and roadway widths. Additional right-of-way and roadway widths may be required to promote public safety and convenience when special conditions require it or to provide parking space in areas of intensive use or to accommodate on or off-road pedestrian facilities. (10) Street improvements for plats. (a) The City Engineer shall determine when the full width of the right-of-way shall be graded, including the subgrade in accordance with the provisions for construction as outlined in the City of Lake Elmo Engineering Design Standards. (b) All streets shall be designed and improved in accordance with the City Engineering Design Standards. standards and specifications for street construction established by the Council. (11) Curb and gutter. Curb and gutter shall be provided when required in accordance with the City of Lake Elmo Engineering Design Standards.