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#•# L U Reipiest for Council Action continued Page 3 November 7, 1995 Zoning File #2065 Samuel and Joyce Marfield/Douglas and Cher> l Hill/William Toles Thilitv Easements The proposed replat grants a 30* easement over the existing City sewer line. Further, it intends to provide new utility easements to accommodate NSP and Minnegasco lines as well as other potential utilities. The City is gaining the perimeter drainage and utility’ easements which were not granted along the interior lot lines with the original Dicon plat. Applicants must provide confirmation from all utilities affected that they accept the proposed vacation-rededication of easements. An easement for access to the City sewer lateral trom North Shore Drive should be required. Grading and Drainage With the proposed grading plan, the e.xisting catch basin and storm sewer leading from the cul- de-sac will no longer be necessary. The grading plan will bring some fill into the area ot the cul-de-sac to provide gradual sloping lawn areas for the Hill and Toles properties, in place of the cul-de-sac. The City Engineer has been provided with a copy of the grading and drainage plan. Preliminaiy plat approval should be conditioned on his review and approval of those plans prior to final plat approval. Neighbor Request Mr. Toles has agreed to locate his new driveway at least 15’ from the Levy property line to the east, meeting their request tor maintaining a buffer to their property. Access Policy Issue Throughout this review staff has cautioned Planning Commission that this vacation/replat is contrary to current City codes and policies. In the two acre zoning district under today’s codes, creation of these three lots would be subject to platting a private outlot road 50’ in width, with 100' platted cul-de-sac. and paved to a width of 24’, with 80 paved diameter cul-de-sac, similar to what currentlv exists. Planning Commission was advised of the importance of making strong findings that this specific request is unique, in order that it not be precedent-setting. Staff also reviewed the extent of similar situations which exist throughout the City, noting that there are few identical situations but a number that are similar (see Exhibit H of 10/13/95 memo). Planning Commission Recommendation At their October 16 meeting. Planning Commission voted 4 to 1 to recommend approval of the vacation and preliminaiy plat as proposed, subject to.