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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 1, 1995 PAGE 5 The council deliberated the newly adopted cul-de-sac code, and the confusion of whether or not either proposal meets the new code due to the two different density zones, which creates an unusual circumstance. The original preliminary plat submitted was placed on the board next to the revised plan for comparison and review. Mr. Beutel asked if the property to the west could be served from Hwy 5, and City Engineer Bohrer replied highly unlikely. M/S/P Hunt/Johnston - to approve the original preliminary plat, dated June 9, 1995, of Beaut Crest Estates, (with the revision to Lot 6, Blk 2, to comply with the code), and grant a variance to the maximum length of a temporary cul-de-sac based on the unusual circumstance for the northern most street which runs east and west (labeled Street A), with the following conditions: 1 The wetland delineation shall be reviewed and approved by the Valley Branch Watershed District. 2. The stormwater detention facilities shall be reviewed and approved by the Valley Branch Watershed District and City Engineer. 3. A detailed landscape plan shall be submitted and approved by the City as regulated by the landscape ordinance before final plat approval. Additional landscaping shall be provided along State Highway 5. This shall be approved by the City Planner. 4. The park dedication in -lieu fee shall be established before final plat approval. 6. All comments from the City Engineer in his letter, dated July 6 and July 10, 1995, shall be completed before final plat approval. (Motion passed 4-0.) C. CASE NO. SUBIV/95-23 Consideration of Preliminary Plat known as "Eagle Point Creek Estates". Applicant: Jon Whitcomb [The City received an application from Jon Whitcomb for the subdivision of a 33.24 acre parcel of property, owned by Howard Michels, and located north of Stillwater Blvd., east of the NSP Power Lines, South of the Railroad Tracks. The property is in the RE - Residential Estates Zoning District. The proposed plat is 16 lots, ranging in size from .143 acres to 8.93 acres, with a variance consideration to the lot length to width ratio on Lot 6. At its June 26 meeting, the Planning Commission held a public hearing for consideration of the plat, and discussed the lot ratio of Lot 6 needing a variance to the standard. The Planning Commission recommended approval with variance to the lot ratio of Lot 6, at its July 10 meeting. The council received copies of the preliminary plant with relevant data, a revised City Planner Staff report, City Engineer's report with recommendation.] City Planner Terwedo reviewed preliminary plat, staff report and findings. Tim Freeman, Folz, Freeman & Dupay Surveying, ran down the issues as he sees them: Mr. Freeman does not believe Lot 6 requires a variance according to his interpretation of the ratio standard, however, he configured the lot for the best use of the land. Lots 1 & 2 will share a driveway, although a neighbor is concerned about safety and want two separate drives, however, he has followed the County's recommendation. According to the DNR the permit for the bridge is transferable to the new property owner, and all that's needed is the deck and an inspection. The Amoco letter, which requests a "Warning!" sign (with specific language) mark all of the plans will be complied with, and finally, Mr. Freeman stated he has no problem with any of the conditions recommended by the Planner and Engineer.