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Zoning File #2293 <br />September 11, 1997 <br />Page 6 <br />remainder of proposed sewer lines will be within the public road right-of-way to be <br />dedicated. Applicant will need to deal with the utility companies regarding the necessary <br />casements for existing lines, or move those lines to locations not needing special additional <br />easements. <br />Staff recommends approval of the proposed vacations in conjunction with this subdivision <br />if it is approved, subject to review and comment by the DNR. <br />IV. Merits of Subdivision <br />1 he proposed subdivision includes 14 lots as follows: <br />Twelve 1 -acre density lots abutting a proposed public road. <br />- Two 2-acre density lots served by an easement (not outlot) driveway. <br />The 2 acre lots are located in what is currently a 1 acre zone, and these 2 acre <br />lots are proposed to be served by septic systems, for which site evaluation <br />reports have been submitted (see diagram on sheet 4 of 5). <br />The subdivision also includes 2 outlots as tollows: <br />Outlot A is 1.5 acres in area, abutting Highview Lane north of the DNR- <br />interest park property. <br />Outlot B is the Van Sloun 4.8 acre lot abutting Highview Lane north of the <br />tax forfeit Cit>’ park property. <br />Applicant has not confirmed his intent for Outlots A and B. Note that for park dedication <br />purposes. 8% of 26.4 acres = 2.1 acres. The Park Commission has not reviewed the current <br />proposal and has not made a recommendation os to whether the City should require land <br />dedication or a park fee. <br />The following are some general comments, concerns and issues regarding the proposed <br />subdivision: <br />1. <br />J. <br />Both proposed cul-de-sacs are intended to be public roads. Applicant notes that they <br />extend no further north or west than the existing Wildhurst Trail cul-de-sac extends <br />eastward. In the sketch plan review', it was noted that Wildhurst Trail is already <br />excessive in length (approximately 2200' from the e.xisting cul-de-sac to County <br />Road 19 with no secondary access). <br />The current proposal does not include a connecting route betw'een Wildhurst and <br />West Branch Road, or to any other potential secondary access. <br />Outlot A is situated where it would be an added buffer to the DNR interest portion