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. . . Pinewood Estates Second Addition/P 05-13 July 26, 2005 Page 4 The proposed lots are smaller than the existing lots in Pinewood. Most of the lots in Pinewood range from 20,000 to 23,000 square feet. The majority of the lots abutting the existing Pinewood lots are 11,000 to 14,000 square feet in size. To make the proposed plat more compatible with the existing lots, the lots that abut the existing lots in Pinewood could be increased in size to 20,000 square feet. By doing this the current residents would have abutting lots that are similar in size. The developer would lose 7 lots, in addition to the 4 non-conforming lots. Streets The plat will have access from two locations off of Waco Street and no access from CR 30. The existing Street, 182nd Avenue, will be shifted to the north. A portion of the existing right-of-way will have to be vacated. A new street, Street C, will intersect with Waco Street about 400 feet south of 182nd Avenue. Street A is a cul de sac that extends along the north boundary of the plat. At 940 feet in length it exceeds the 700 foot maximum cul de sac length. However, the subdivision ordinance does provide for exceptions in certain situations where the irregular shape of the land does not allow for normal street pattern. The third internal street, Street B, connects 182nd Avenue with Street C and ends in a short cul de sac. The right-of-way for the cul de sac should be extended to the right-of-way for CR 30. This would allow for a trail connection from Street B to the CR 30. Sidewalks are provided along one side of all the streets. Grading. Drainage and Utilities Grading, drainage and utility issues are addressed in the City Engineer's memo. Parks and Recreation The Park and Recreation Commission recommended that a trail be provided from Street A to the west boundary of the plat, that a trail be installed along CR 30 and a connection be included to Street B, and that a trail or sidewalk be installed along Waco Street. Park dedication credit would be given for the land needed to provide the internal trail connections and the remainder of the requirement cash. Landscaping Street trees are provided throughout the project. The subdivision ordinance requires 124 trees for this project; the applicant is providing 124 trees. luly 26th Planning Commission Meeting At the July 26th meeting 27 residents spoke against the proposed plat. They were unanimous in their belief that the golf course is a community asset worth preserving. Most of the speakers were residents of the Pinewood subdivision. They felt the project was too dense, would generate more traffic than the local streets could handle and would adversely impact their property values. S:\PLANNING\Case Files\2005\P 05-13 Pinewood Estates 2nd\P05-13PC8-9.doc