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#2240 - Sketch Plan May 16,1997 Page 4 One possible option to consider is provision of an "emergency access" to the north. If some way could be developed to make this a functional passageway for emergency vehicles without having it become a public traveled roadway, the emergency access issue might be satisfied, although the assumed goal of providing a reasonable transportation grid is not furthered. Ultimately, the City must consider whether a future connection of Wildhursi to West Branch is appropriate, both from safety and transportation perspectives. Note again that due to steep slopes, access to Lots 14-17 is from a driveway rather than the road. While these lots all would have the necessary frontage widths on the road, their driveway entrances would be from the rear to allow for rear walkouts. Orientation of virtually all lots except Lots 12 and 13 is intended to provide for rear walkouts. Please also review the comments of the City Engineer in his letter of May 15. He raises a number of safety concerns due to the proposed design and location of the site. 5. Lot standards. The majority of the proposed lots not only meet the LR-IB 140' width standard but also appear to meet the 200' RR-IB standard. Also, all lots in Concept Sketch 1 meet the 1-acre area standard should rezoning be accomplished. The average proposed lot size is 62,100 sf or 1.43 acres. Note that Concept Sketch 2 shows how the 2-acre standard could be met with a 16-lot subdivision, the average lot size being 68,700 sf or 1.58 acres. The above figures represent a subdivision that requires a number of road design variances. If the road is brought into conformance as to curve radius, number of units served by a cul- de-sac or private driveway, etc. the lot sizes or number of lots may change (See Engineer's letter). Applicant should define whether any existing residential or accessory structures on the property are intended to remain, and ensure that those structures meet appropriate location standards. 6. Grading. Per the Engineer's comments, grading, drainage, erosion control, street and storm sewer plans will have to be prepared by the applicant once a suitable layout for the site has been achieved. 7.Access to adjacent/nearbv properties. The proposed layout provides some opportunities for access to adjacent properties, but raises questions about others: - The westerly cul-de-sac abuts the City park property, affording a potential opportunity for northerly access to the park. - The private driveway along the south side of Lots 15-16-17 could be extended southward in Garden Lane to serve the Hennessey property if the City does not find