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To: Chairman Relley and Planning Commission Members � Mayor Peterson and City Council Ron Moorse, City Administrator From: Jeanne A. Mabusth, Building & Zoning Administrator Date: June 9, 1992 Subject: 2110 Sugarwood Drive - Request to Realign Entrance Drive List of $xhibits A - Applicant' s Addendum B - Gustafson' s Report Dated 6/5/92 C - Site Plan Approved with Building Permit D - Hardcover Proposed with Building Permit E - Hardcover Proposed with Driveway Realignment F - Realigned Driveway Proposal G - Topographic Mapping of Sugarwoods Plat Description of Reqeiest Applicant seeks to vary from standards adopted at the time of the conditional use permit approval for the planned residential development of Sugarwoods. Resolution #2652 required "each lot to be served by a single driveway or one curb cut at a 2Q' maximum allowed width. Driveway width is to be measured parallel to the loop road, Sugarwood Drive. The portion of the drive located within the front street setback shall be placed in a straight alignment from the loop road and shall not exceed a width of 20' within the front street setback area." At the time of the issuance of the building permit, the issue of a realigned drive was discussed and applicant was advised of the need to apply for special permission of the City for any change to the standards approved for the Sugarwoods plat. The applicant also noted that the house was planned for the fall parade of homes and that it was imperative for a building permit to be issued as soon as possible. The building staff was advised that the only way a building permit could be issued was for the applicant to provide a site plan that met the standards of the PRD. Staff accepted the site plan with the building permit (Exhibit C). Unfortunately, during this review staff noted that the proposed paved drive exceeds the 20' allowed width through the 50' street setback. If applicant does not receive approval of the realigned drive, it will be necessary for the applicant to realign the portion of the drive that exceeds the 20' required width. Please review Exhibit A. Mr. Bonner has reviewed many of the physical conditions unique to the property suggesting a need for special consideration. Staff has also enclosed the original topographic map done for the Sugarwoods plat, Exhibit G, note the severe drop in topography to the south of lot.