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June 28, 1976 Page 3 Councilman Baumgartner asked about the existing 10 foot easement and Ad. Achen replied that it is the north -south utility easement. The Planning Commission choose to split it in the middle, which is 236.5. Mr. Sjodin stated that the request is to split it as the Planning Commission recommended, 236.5. They have wanted equal lot splits so the surveyor has laid it out that way. Councilman Pickar stated that the Planning Commission in the past has ruled that wherever possible they would like an even lot split. He is in favor of granting it as requested. Councilman Shelquist stated that he does not see that the 246 feet lines up with any existing lot line so staying with the policy of even lot splits is correct and he is in favor of granting it that way. Councilman Hodges stated that he likes to see us go along with equal lot splits as much as possible, but lining up the easements would be quite important and he feels that the easement is the most important thing. Mayor Johnson 'stated that staff has been directed to, in all cases, have equal lot splits and we should re- enforce that at this point. He also will go with an equal lot split. MS(Hodges Pickar) to approve this minor subdivision of Charles Betts at 8315 Red Oake Drive, as recommended by the Planning Commission with the lots at 236.5 x 101.25 equal lot splits with a 10 foot easement on the east lot. Mr. S3odin inquired as to why the easement cannot go through any prescribed portion of the lot and Ad. Achen replied that the owner of the east lot at that time could insist on payment for access to the west lot. Councilman Hodges stated that we have to think of future development. 5 ayes GREENWOOD TERRACE AND CHARLES HERMAN ADDITION PUBLIC HEARINGS Mayor Johnson recessed the regular meeting and called tc order the public hearing on the proposed Charles Herman Addition and at the request of the attorney representing the Greenwood Terrace property and Charles Herman we will accommodate them. James Anderson, attorney, stated that "trs. Nelson's lot was scheduled for 8:10 and Mr. Herman's was scheduled for 8:2n. The issues are identical and for purposes of discussion they should be handled jointly. Continuing, he stated that r• ?rs. Nelson and "r. Herman filed a request specifying a dividing line of 195 feet east of the right of way on Greenwood Drive. This would create parcels of property 100 x 105 feet. There is a section of land immediately to the north of i "r. Hermaft property, that represents a subdivision request granted by the Planning