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Request for Council Action continued page 8 of 10 March II, 1994 Zoning File #1901 to the east on Countryside Drive who also wish road to remain as is with cul-dc-sac. Planning Commission conceptually approved the comprehensive road alignment of the 46 lot plat advising applicant that if cul-de-sac roads are proposed they would remain privately maintained to be consistent with the City’s policy. As for the Coffin property, two cul-de-sac roads are shown at approximately 1,300’ in length serving 9 lots each. The Engineer appears to concur that the location of the numerous wetlands on the property pose a problem locating a logical connection for the looping of the streets. These roadways would not meet the standards for a public road. Review applicant ’s addendum Exhibit B, he notes the following reasons why a loop road would have a major impact on this property: 1. Narrow corridor between west property line and location of designated wetland. 2. 3. 4. 5. Roads would be located to the rear of Cygnet Place lots that are already limited in depth. Location of existing drainage way that drains to the west to Cygnet property. Location of major areas of trees providing screening for existing development to west and natural amenities for future development of propeity. Road would also negate several test areas where property is severally limited by steep slopes and gentle sloped areas for installation of mounds. Planning Commission Recommendation Plarming Commission recommended unanimous approval of the proposed 25 lot, first phase subdivision application for Tandem properties involving the properties located at 2645/3025 Watertown road finding all standards of the RR-IB Zoning District and on-site septic codes have been met. Per Section 11.31, Subd. 5(C) of the subdivision regulations, the City has found that the proposed back lots, 6 and 7, have been approved finding their creation not to be a convenience to the developer but based on findings supporting environmental and aesthetic concerns for the development. Planning Commission also recommends the variance to the 26 ’ setback for proposed retention pond and additional grading for drainage improvements adjacent to designated wetland within Lot 1, Block 1. Coffin property. The approval of the preliminary subdivision is subject to the following conditions; 1. Dedication of plat road as public road within first phase of Dickey subdivision and a temporary cul-de-sac to be constructed for Countryside Drive from the west. Countryside Drive shall be shown as a through street on plat. Developer