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I I I Council Meeting Minutes November 24, 1992 Page 3 Council Business. continued Rebelein also noted concern regarding the turnarounds and suggested the placement of a cul-de-sac on Poppyseed Place to serve Lots 1 and 2. Mr. Johnson said several options were evaluated, but most did not work in this area. He noted that homes across the street have driveway turnarounds. larson noted the large volume of traffic in this area in the morning and afternoon. He feels it is not correct to add two turnarounds because there are similar driveways across the street. He suggested placement of an entrance off Poppyseed Place to serve these two lots. Gunderman asked if the area can accommodate another entrance. Mr. Johnson said the lot widths on the cul-de-sac are very tight. Gunderman feels it is correct to rezone the area to R-1 . Mattila noted that because the roadway is straight, staff did not feel the driveways would be a problem. He noted that each lot would pay a $750 Park Dedication Fee. Williams noted the plat provides for exit from lots 1 and 2 onto Long lake Road in a frontwards manner. Mattila said previous minor subdivisions have been approved on Long Lake Road with the condition that these lots would be equipped with a driveway turnaround. Rebelein feels that minor subdivisions greatly differ from a new development which allows for opportunities to reconfigure the driveways. Benke said the concern regarding traffic is real, but senses it can be managed. Because the rezoning requires 4 affirmative votes, he suggested continuation of the project. Mr. Johnson offered to work with Rebelein and larson to determine a solution. Rebelein is not opposed to the rezoning, and asked if it would be appropriate to approve the rezoning and continue the plat approval. City Attorney LeFevere said the rezoning is correct, but feels it is not appropriate to rezone the area without a specified plan. Mr. Johnson concurs with LeFevere's opinion and would prefer the rezoning be continued along with the preliminary plat. Rebelein and Larson offered their assistance to work with the developer to determine a workable solution for the plat. Mattila said if drastic changes were made to the plat he would recommend the Planning Commission review the proposal. Because this is a preliminary plat review, the plat could be approved by Council subject to changes, and then brought to Planning Commission for final plat approval. Motion by Benke, seconded by Williams, to CONTINUE APPROVAL OF PL- 198 AND PRO-55 AND REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM R-2 TO R-1 TO THE DECEMBER 8, 1992 MEETING: AND ASK THE APPLICANT TO ILLUSTRATE ALTERNATIVES FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried. Council Business Scottwood Preliminary Plat Report 92-255 Report 92-255A