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February 24, 2015 Page 4 of 7 Aesthetic Improvements. Motion by Councihnember Burg, seconded by Councihnember Jacobsen to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays - Motion Carried Public Hearing None. Council Business 1. Consideration of a Resolution Regarding a Preliminary Plat for Wayne Eck concerning property located at 1321 & 1333 12th AVENUE NW creating five lots on two blocks to be known as ECKSON. City Manager Lotter indicated Assistant Director of Community Assets & Development/Planning Director Gundlach would be presenting this item to the Council. Assistant Director of Community Assets & Development/Planning Director Gundlach stated the applicant is requesting Preliminary Plat approval in order to create five lots on two blocks to be known as ECKSON. The two existing lots, 1321 and 1333 12th AVE NW each contain one single family home. The applicant intends to remove the home at 1333 12th AVE NW and retain the home located at 1321 12th AVE NW. The applicant has shown on the preliminary plat drawing that one new lot would be created on block 1 (non -lakeside) and 4 new lots created on block 2. Lot 4 of block 2 will have the north property line extended 10 feet in an effort to create additional side yard setback for the existing home at 1321 12th AVE NW. The remaining lots will be sold, some within the family, for construction of new single family homes. The proposed plat results in a net increase of three lots/homes. The preliminary plat drawing shows 12th AVE NW being extended north a distance of approximately 330' with the construction of a cul-de-sac. The boundary and topographic survey submitted by the applicant shows several encroachments along the west property line including a driveway, shed and fence. The applicant will need to work with the adjacent property owner at 1218 13th ST NW to ensure all encroachments are eliminated in conjunction with the final plat application. A full plat analysis is provided in the attached Planning Report dated 2/12/2015. Staff finds all criteria have been met, subject to the conditions recommended by staff, along with requiring an updated survey of the property. Councilmember Jacobsen questioned if the cul-de-sac was the proper size. Assistant Director of Community Assets & Development/Planning Director Gundlach indicated the proposed cul-de-sac was smaller in size. This was reviewed by the Public Safety Department and there were no concerns with the turning radius. Councilmember Bauman believed that the proposed plat would enhance the area. She suggested that a time limit be set regarding the encroachment situation. She did not want to see the housing construction interfered with because of the encroachment. Assistant Director of Community Assets & Development/Planning Director Gundlach reported that the Preliminary Plat would be good for 12 months and if additional time was needed to resolve the encroachment situation, the applicant could request an extension. Adam Eck, representative for the applicant, noted the older home owner at 133312'h Avenue would be living at this address through December of 2015. He requested the Council allow this structure to remain in place while also allowing for the release of the Final Plat. Marty Kamp, Project Engineer for the Eck's, noted that discussions have been entered into with the adjacent property owner. It appears that there is an easement for the existing driveway. Councilmember Strub requested further infornnation on the Preliminary and Final Platting process. Assistant Director of Community Assets & Development/Planning Director Gundlach provided comment on the platting process noting this was the first time she had heard the existing home was still occupied She Public Hearing Council Business 1. Consideration of a Resolution Regarding a Preliminary Plat for Wayne Eck concerning property located at 1321 & 1333 12`h AVENUE NW creating five lots on two blocks to be known as ECKSON.