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Commissioner Hendriksen commented that it's very clear that the cul-de-sac is a lot longer than <br />permitted by City ordinance. He viewed the situation that North Fork wants the cul-de-sac because <br />of better salability, and even though they have the option to extend that street through, they don't <br />wish to comply. He also questioned who would plow the trail in the winter time, noting that this <br />still presents an emergency problem if the access is blocked. <br /> <br />Commissioner Holland inquired if there were any other long cul-de-sacs in the city. <br /> <br />City Engineer Jankowski replied "yes, there are those that we don't want to repeat." He went on <br />to explain that City Staff understands the reason for the extended length, and that is why the <br />additional considerations of the "island" cul-de-sac and the trail were requested. He suggested that <br />possibly the Northfork Homeowner's Association could maintain the island, advising that he was <br />not interested in adding this as another responsibility for public works. <br /> <br />Commissioner Hendriksen reiterated that the extended cul-de-sac is not in compliance with City <br />Code. He stated that extenuating circumstances, such as a wetland, might require such action, but <br />he saw nothing that dictates the need for the cul-de-sac. <br /> <br />Mr. Peck stated that the only other option was to extend the cul-de-sac out to 153rd Avenue, <br />crossing under power lines and across the trail easement. He allowed that there are some things <br />that make the cul-de-sac in the best interest of development, and added that he questioned the <br />validity of a 600 foot cul-de-sac length restriction in an area designed for rural development. <br /> <br />Commissioner Hendriksen retorted that crossing the trail down 153rd Avenue would give two <br />entrances, and that power lines cross roads all the time. He concluded that he saw no rationale for <br />doing the cul-de-sac other than the developer wants a higher value for his lots. <br /> <br />Chairperson Bawden inquired as to the width of the street pavement, and Mr. Peck replied it will <br />be 31 feet with slight narrowing to preserve trees. <br /> <br />Motion by Commissioner Thorud and seconded by Commissioner Holland to recommend that City <br />Council grant preliminary plat approval to Northfork Itasca Shores based upon discussion and <br />contingent upon developer compliance with City Staff review dated November 29, 1995. <br /> <br />Further Discussion: Commissioner Hendriksen asked if the motion pertains to his discussion and <br />opposition of the length of the cul-de-sac, and Commissioner Thomd replied that he was agreeable <br />to the length but felt City Council should be made aware that this was an issue for Commissioner <br />Hendriksen. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Bawden, Commissioners Thomd, Holland, Deemer, <br />LaDue, and Terry. Voting No: Commissioner Hendriksen. <br /> <br />Chairperson Bawden recessed the meeting at 9:15 p.m. <br /> <br />Chairperson Bawden called the meeting back to order at 9:24 p.m. <br /> <br />Case 07: <br /> <br />Request for Sketch Plan Review of Fox Knoll 2nd Addition; Case of <br />Rick Murray, Residential Development, Inc. <br /> <br />Zoning Administrator Frolik advised that Rick Murray of Residential Development, Inc. is <br />requesting sketch plan review of Fox Knoll 2nd Addition located in the southeast comer of the <br />intersection of Sunfish Lake Boulevard and 153rd Avenue. The plat consists of approximately 25 <br />acres proposed to be subdivided into 42 single family lots and 1 commercial lot, all served by <br /> <br />Planning Commission/December 5, 1995 <br /> Page 8 of 13 <br /> <br /> <br />