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e. The minimum pavement width (face to face of curb) for a local street is 32 feet. The applicant is proposing 24 feet. f. The minimum right of way width for a cul-de-sac end is a 60 -foot radius. The applicant is proposing 48 feet. WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on October 10 and November 14, 2017 regarding the rezoning to PUD and the preliminary plat; and WHEREAS, notice of both public hearings was posted and published in the official newspaper, all in accordance with the law; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission voted 4-1 to recommend denial of the request for a rezoning to PUD and preliminary plat, based on findings that the requested deviations from the subdivision requirements are not consistent with the purpose and intent of the zoning and subdivision ordinance and specifically the following purpose statements of the subdivision ordinance: 1. Provide for and guide the orderly, economic and safe development and redevelopment of land, and the provision of public services; 2. Establish reasonable standards of design and procedures for .subdivisions and resubdivisions, to provide the orderly layout and use of land according to the requirements of the ordinance and consistent with the City of Long Lake Comprehensive Plan; 3. Prevent the pollution of air, streams, and lakes; ensure the adequacy of drainage facilities; protect water resources and encourage the wise use and management of natural resources in order to preserve the integrity, stability, and beauty of the City. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission also found that the original requested preliminary plat and rezoning to PUD would have a detrimental effect on the neighborhood and surrounding area of the City. WHEREAS, the City Council considered the request for a rezoning to PUD and preliminary plat at their November 21 and December 5, 2017 meetings; and WHEREAS, at the December 5, 2017 meeting, the applicant expressed a desire to revise the proposed plat to address concerns raised to date and formally withdrew the request for rezoning to PUD; and WHEREAS, the applicant granted an extension to May 11- ?018 to the- City of Long Lake to uc ion on the requested preliminary plat application; and WHEREAS, on January 11, 2018, the applicant submitted revised plans for a four -lot subdivision with access via a shared driveway from Old Long Lake Road; and WHEREAS, on January 23, 2018, the applicant submitted an application for a variance from Section 21, Subdivision 4, H, 6 of the Long Lake Zoning Ordinance to allow for four lots to utilize a shared driveway and curb cut, where the zoning ordinance allows for a maximum of two single family properties to utilize a shared driveway and curb cut. WHEREAS, the proposed lots comply with the minimum area and width requirements for the R-2 zoning district and exceed the minimum amount of frontage required along a public right of way; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on February 13, 2018 regarding the requested preliminary plat and variance; and