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Page 3. VN-182 and adjacent somewhat older developed area of the City) it's unlikely that large, expensive homes would be built on this site. Second, smaller, less expensive homes would be compatible with the adjacentsinglefamily homes. Thirdly, the proposed comprehensive plan suggests in other areas of the city that. there be a gradation from higher density developments-to single family areas. While the proposal in this case is for single: family homes,. the somewhat higher density proposed may'serve the function of the gradation from a high density area to a single family area. There is some vacant or under-used property to he north and east of the applicant's property. The applicant.-has indicated that he has attempted to purchase additional. property but had hotbeen successfulin this regard. Planningt Commission Review &_'_Recommendaton: The applicant originally submitted a plat to the Planning Commission that had `$ lots and a somewhat longer cul-de-sac. At their February 21st meeting the Planning Commission indicated that they -felt the 8 lots was excessive and asked the applicant to consider a plat with just.? lots. The applicant revised the plat for the March'Planning Commission meeting by shortening the cul-de-sac , though 8 -lots were again proposed. The Planning Commission reiterated their concern-for the number of lots and took action to recommend approval of the plat with the condition that there be no more than 7 lots and that the 30 foot front yard setback be observed (see .attached resolution 78-5.) Since the last Planning Commission meeting the applicant has submitted a revised plat showing 7 lots in line with the Planning Commission recommend- ation. One exception, however,. is that the current revision still requests that the homes have a 25 foot front yard .setback versus the 30 feet required.. The revised plat also shows the street right-of-way being reduced to 50 feet. The City Engineer has indicated general approval of this .reduced width as the cul-de-sac is very short and would serve just the 7 lots. .The Engineer also.- noted, however, that .the standard right-of-way width is 60 feet. With the reduced right-of-way width the lot depths (125 feet) are very near the average throughout the city and for that reason we do not feel a reduction in front yard setback is warranted. Also attached .are staff reports received by the Planning Commission and information submitted by the applicant.