Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 03/09/2000

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Community Development Director Frolik explained that City Code states that there shall not be more than one main building on a lot unless otherwise provided for in City Code. Mr. Kveton has a dwelling at 5750 177th Avenue N.W. (Lot 3, Echo Ridge) and is requesting a conditional use permit to maintain a second dwelling (carriage house) on the property to provide separate living quarters from his own for the caretakers of his hobby farm. She noted the documentation contained within the Council's meeting packet. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on January 4, 2000. The neighboring property owner to the west spoke in opposition to the request. One area of concern was that the hobby farm is located at the terminus of a dead-end street, which is appropriately signed but the radius of the tum-ar0u~d is very tight. Community Development Director Frolik explained that subsequent to the Planning Commission, staff reviewed the Echo Ridge development agreement which indicates the developer was to plat each lot with 200 feet of frontage; there is a deficiency of 100 feet on the Kveton lot. She stated that, in her opinion, extending the road another 100 feet will not solve the problem and recommended the cul-de-sac be enlarged to accommodate easier vehicle turnaround. Donald Kveton, applicant, asked the Council to allow Mr. Bauer to address this point. He stated that he does not understand what the problem is since there has been no problem with semitrucks turning around during the construction phase. Mr. Kveton maintained that the turn around is large enough as it exists. Jerry Bauer, 14681 Waco Street NW, stated that he developed Echo Ridge exactly as the City directed with a 66-foot cul-de-sac. He stated that he does not know why the road is 100 feet short. He stated that in the nine years he lived there, the cul-de-sac did not cause any problems but he believed that extending the road another 100 feet would create a hardship for Mr. Kveton since it would result in removal of concrete pillars. Mr. Bauer stated the cul-de-sac is blacktopped to the City specifications. Councilmember Anderson asked if the caretaker's house is constructed. Mr. Kveton stated that it is. Councilmember Anderson stated that she preferred the opportunity to address the CLIP prior to the building being constructed, not afterwards, even if they are told to build at their own risk. She asked if the caretakers will have children and how the school bus will get in. Mr. Kveton stated the caretakers do have children. Bob Longfield, 5751 177th Avenue NW, Ramsey, stated he has owned this property for nine to ten years and the School District will not come down there. He stated that he has had to drive his children to the end of the road. He stated that there have been more trucks on the road due to the construction but usually it is very quiet. He stated that the school busses that drive in can back up if they need to. City Council/January 25, 2000 Page 13 of 35