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I I I Council Meeting Minutes May 28, 1996 Page 3 Council Business. continued Motion by Gunderman, seconded by Benke, to APPROVE THE PUBLIC POLICY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION FOR A STUDENT ELECTION ISSUES FOCUS PROGRAM. 4 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried. City Planner Erny Mattila presented a simple plat to resubdivide two existing oversized two family lots into four two-family residential lots. The properties are located at 2780- 2782 Mississippi St. In the past, the City approved small subdivisions or resubdivisions as simple plats. A simple plat can be approved when a subdivision is small and the applicant wants a lot-block legal description versus a metes and bounds description. The proposal is located on a large residential block containing single and two family homes while the middle of the block remains open with large backyards. The block comprises three newer subdivisions and a section of older platted land where the two lot'l are located. The older subdivision contains single and two family homes on large rectangular lots. The front portions of the single family lots are zoned R-l, and the back portions R-2. The City may had anticipated development of the backyards for two family homes, yet no 60 ft. section was dedicated for right-of-way (ROW). Not being placed on ROWS is unusual for lots, but private roads have been allowed for subdivisioI1'l The applicant proposes a 24 ft. private drive off Mississippi St., and access easement along the center property line of the two existing lots because a 60 ft. ROW will not fit between the existing homes. The City Engineer has no problem with the private access, however, Ramsey County needs to approve the curbcut. A grading and drainage plan would be required. The Fire Marshal requires a driveway turnaround and fire hydrant behind the existing two family homes. The Planning Commission recommended denial. At this time, the applicant has requested continuation at a future date. Benke asked the reaSOI1'l for Planning Commission denial. Mattila summarized reasons for denial: does not allow for a lot's widest section to front a public ROW; subdivision does not accommodate a public ROW or allow compliance with setback standards; no 60 ft. wide strip of land or public ROW established off any adjacent street leading to the open area to allow for future public street or development of open area; and open area has potential for additional driveways causing traffic safety concerns on Mississippi St. Benke noted several lots to the north with similar backyard areas, and questioned if Council would be in a dift1cult position to decline similar plans if this proposal were approved. He understands the applicant's concern to continue the item, and noted many older lots now appear oversized by today's standards. He also understands resident concerns and will allow comment, but reiterated Council will not take action tonight. Barry Brottlund, applicant, said the continuation is requested in order to gather information on criteria set forth by the City, and allow time to meet with residents. Tony Peraddi, resident, said Brottlund presented an alternate plan involving three triple car garages facing his property. He is unhappy about the plans, and feels the road would allow for more duplexes being built. Benke said alternate plans need to be reviewed, and Council and staff will work to find a mutual solution, if possible. Gunderman asked when Peraddi received the new plan. Peraddi said Brottlund delivered the new plan at 8:30 a.m., Saturday. Peraddi is concerned that the proposal will decrease his property's value. Mattila has not seen this modified plan. Council Business Election Issues Program Report 96-113 PL-228 Brottlund/Schafer Plat Review Report 96-114