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Special Planning Commission Minutes Page 5 August 9, 2005 --------------------------- MOTION CARRIED 4-2. Chair Anderson and Commissioner Lemke opposed. 4. Request by L & M Development for Preliminary Plat, Pinewood Estates Second Addition, Case No. P 05-13, Public Hearing Continued from July 26, 2005 Senior Planner Harlicker reviewed the layout, number of lots, access, and issues with non- conforming lots. Ms. McPherson asked what the length of the cul-de-sac was. Mr. Harlicker stated 900 feet, which exceed City standards by 200 feet. Mr. Harlicker reviewed a drawing provided by the applicant which eliminated the lots on the north side of Street A. Staff recommends that Lot 22, Block 3 be platted as an outlot unless access to County Road 30 is allowed by Sherburne County. He noted that the lot could possibly be utilized if the adjacent 20 acres in Big Lake Township were platted and access could be provided. He stated that the only alternative at this time would be to construct a long driveway to connect with Yankton Street. Staff recommended approval of the request with the 21 conditions listed in the staff report to the Commission dated August 9, 2005. Commissioner Ropp stated asked if the developer was aware of the recommendation of the Commission to increase the lot sizes. Mr. Harlicker stated yes, that the applicant was made aware of the request and chose not to do so. Chair Anderson asked how many lots are now being proposed. Mr. Harlicker stated 52. The developer noted that they lost 3 lots but picked up one additional lot. Commissioner Westgaard quested whether or not Lot 16 met the lot width and depth requirements. Mr. Harlicker stated that if the plan was accurate, Lot 16 meets the requirements. Chair Anderson stated that he would now open the public hearing for any new information. Maurice Kallman, 14198 182 Avenue – Stated that if the density were consistent with the nd Pinewood Estates density, he calculated that the developer could plat 33 lots. He felt this would be compatible with the existing homes. Bruce Anderson, 18261 Yankton Street – Stated that it appears that the new plan would extend the length of the cul-de-sac beyond the 900 foot length already proposed. Andrew Brown, 18260 Yankton Street – Stated that if Mississippi Road (County Road 30) were widened, there would be a lot size issue for 3 or 4 of these lots. Jenny Hedrick, representative for the applicant – Stated that they did not change the lot sizes due to the value of the lots. She stated that the City’s ordinance allows the layout as proposed. She stated that she disagreed with the land use issue, and felt that it is inconsistent. Ms. Hedrick stated that golf courses all over the area are experiencing similar issues, and that judges are ruling in favor of the property owners and allowing them to develop.