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Page 2. At present, access, to the property is from Spring Creek Drive. There is also a 33' street right-of-way along the western- border of this whole parcel, all within the New Brighton border. In regard to the lot width variance we would note that the deviation is slight and the lot would still have enough width to permit the typical home being built in New Brighton to be constructed meeting setback requirements. In addition, thee-overall size of the lot proposed to be created.(approximately .69 acres) reduces the impact or concern of having a lot slightly less than the minimum width required. The variance for the. lot not fronting on a street, however, raises .questions regarding general policy of the .City in subdividing property and-also the development of this particular parcel. The general policy and platting regulations has been for lots to abut a public street. Concerns for lots not fronting on a street (landlocked property) include potential access problems for both residents and emergency vehicles, possibility of the property going tax forfeit, possible intrusions on privacy and desirability. of adjacent property when a home is constructed-in what are norma l back yards and the effect on future property development of the Land located between the street and landlocked property. As a result we do not feel the present request is in keeping with the ordinance, past practice, or good planning. It would seem that the basic intent of the platting regulations could be met by extending the proposed lot all the way to Spring Creek Drive and create two 73.5 feet in width lots. If the 33' road right-of-way on the west were. vacated it would be possible to create two lots meeting all zoning code requirements. This right-of-way is neither-used-nor improved. Whether the property .owner would consider requesting a vacation is unknown and it is only speculation as to whether the Council would approve the vacation at this point in time.. We would also note that the existence of the right-of-way and utilities. create the possibility that the southern portion of the property owners parcel could be further subdivided. The applicants have indicated that while the lot would not have .direct access to Spring Creek Drive there would be a 20' permanent easement for a driveway.. The applicants have also stated that .they cannot possibly afford to purchase the property north of their proposed lot all-the way to Spring Creek Drive.