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-14- second access to the north, Monarch Homes subrnitted a plan to staff proposing to stub Rabbit Street to the north with a temporary cul-de-sac. The concept plan also showed 170th Avenue as a cul-de-sac that exceeded the 600-foot cul-de-sac length. The developer decided to apply for a variance to the cul-de-sac length requirement. In discussions with the Engineering Department regarding the need for a variance to cul-de-sac length, concern was raised with the lack of a second access to the 27 single family homes located east of the proposed Tiger Meadows development. The importance of providing a second access to the Tiger Meadows development that would also provide a second access for the existing residential neighborhood to the east led to further discussions with the developer. The concept plan was redesigned to provide for an access to the east to connect to Nutria. The connection to Nutria Street would result in the need to acquire approximately 6,150 square feet from Lot 1, Block 1, Autumn Meadows. Staff contacted the property owner of Lot 1, Block 1, Autumn Meadows and his (Mark Anderson) response was that he is opposed to the City acquiring any portion of his property for public fight- of-way purposes. As an alternative, Mr. Anderson would like the City to construct a pedestrian pathway from the eastern boundary line of Tiger Meadows through the park, located immediately adjacent to the project area,..connecting to Nutria Street. Staff countered that the City acquire the necessary 60-feet of right-of-way on Lot I, Block 1, AUtumn Meadows; however only construct a 1 O-foot wide pedestrian pathway from the eastern boundary line of Tiger Meadows connecting to Nutria Street. Upon Mr. Anderson selling his property, the City would connect the pathway to a full service public road. City Administrator Non'nan stated that the City's new Comprehensive Plan allows for a 2.5 acre development on the parcel, but noted that this is probably not the best way to develop the property even though it will probably be five to ten years before sewer and water is extended into the area. He explained that the Council, in the past, has discussed the idea of cluster development where the homes would use a community septic system and the density would remain the same as what is currently permitted. The difference would be is that the homes would be constructed on urban .size lots and the remainder of the property would be "ghost platted". When sewer and water is extended into the area, the remainder of the property could be developed. He stated that if cluster development is something the Council would like to consider, they should direct staff to put together the appropriate language for Council consideration. City Administrator Norman noted that staff had only recently discussed the issue so they have not had an opportunity to discuss the idea with the developer. Councilmember Kurak stated that she felt that cluster development is something they should be considering. Councihnember Cook stated that cluster development makes a lot of sense. Councilmember Zimmerman stated that he did not believe that cluster development Would eliminate any of the large problems. Councihnember Kurak inquired if is this something that they should be discussing in the future and how would it impact the developer. City Council Work Session/April 1, 2003 Page 2 of 8