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I I I Council Meeting Minutes June 14, 1988 City Planner, Erny Mattila reviewed the proposed lot split to cre- ate two single family lots from one parcel on Long Lake Road bet- ween 14th and 15th Street, noting that at the present time, the only structure on the property is an abandoned barn. He further emphasized that due to the location of the property on a curve on Long Lake Road with very limited visibility, the staff has made a specific recommendation for placement of the driveways. Councilmember Larson questioned the two "For Sale" signs currently on the property, when legally the property is not yet two individ- ual parcels. It was felt that the property could be sold prior to the approval of a lot split, if done on a contingency basis. City Engineer Les Proper indicated that the southerly driveway, which would be on the curve, is less than ideal, but is recommen- ded in view of the fact that the outer lanes of Long Lake Road will be bicycle lanes when construction is completed; this would allow additional space if anyone does have to back out of the dr- iveway. Mayor Benke asked that if for safety's sake, the possibi- lity of having the driveways together. Mr. Proper felt it was a "toss-up" insofar as safety was concerned, however it could be an option. Councilmember Williams felt the landscaping should be controlled to allow better visibility. Mr. Proper noted that the County had devoted considerable attention to this curve; and has marked some trees for removal. Robert Waldoch, 2120 Long Lake Road, asked whether there would be room to get a truck into the back yards of the lots once the hou- ses are constructed. He was concerned that if the sideyard set- back was not sufficient to allow this, there would be trespassing on adjoining property. Mr. Mattila advised that the structures could have as little as a 5' sideyard setback, which is the mini- mum required by City Code for the R-1 Zoning District. Mr. Waldoch further questioned if the owners of the proposed lots would have right-of-way on the 41 easement running across the back property line. Councilmember Brandt noted that from the survey, it appeared the easement was actually on the DeFries property. Mr. Waldoch believed it to be on both properties; and again empha- sized his primary concern being that of the ability to get a truck into the back yards of the property after the home is constructed. He had no objection to the lots being split. It was noted that the easements were private easements, therefore, the City did not have the ability to automatically vacate it. Mrs. Taillefer, 1561 - 15th St. N.W., commented when it rains it floods across the road, making driving difficult; and there is de- finitely a problem seeing around the curve. Mayor Benke advised that the Long Lake Road construction should resolve the drainage problem. Page 4 Lot Split Request/ Gary DeFries/PL-173 Report 88-174