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Mr. Mark S. Banwart February 21, 1990 Page Th ree communities. North Fork would be prepared to grant the usual roadway easements but would ask for a narrowed road perhaps 24 feet from back of curb. Variances. The proposed layout would require two variances dealing with cul- de-sac length. The length of the cul-de-sac located between holes 13, 14 and 15 of the golf course, on the northern portion of revised PUD plan, is approximately 1000 feet in length and is in part necessitated by the topography to the east. North Fork believes that the use of the cul-de-sac best utilizes the available area. Only a limited number of lots are serviced off the cul-de-sac and traffic would be minimal. The second variance would be for the length of the easterly cul-de-sac accessing on 153rd Avenue which as proposed would be approximately 800 feet. Again, a very limited number of lots are being serviced and traffic would be minimal. Because of the concern over limiting access onto 153rd Avenue North Fork believes it would be not only cheaper but safer to allow the variance than to seek a third cul-de-sac. Without the variance the southerly lots could not be developed. Section 170.O13G of the City Code allows for variances in circumstances where there are exceptional, unique, or extraordinary circumstances that do not generally apply to other properties. In these cases the extraordinary circumstances are the sloping topography and the desire to integrate the residential development with the golf course (first cul-de-sac); and the limited road access (second cul-de-sac). The requests clearly are minimal; are not detrimental to the purposes of Section 170.O13G; and do not work a hardship on other ~roperty. Similar variances would appear to have been given for the Rum River Hills golf course development. In addition this is a PUD where, it is our understanding, the. normal zoning requirements may be relaxed to some degree to create a more harmonious effect. Park Dedication Requirements. As you are aware considerable time was spent in 1989 finalizing a Park Dedication Agreement for the entire Northfork PUD. The revised concept plan submitted here leaves the terms of the Park Dedication Agreement entirely intact. As you recall the park dedication requirement for the portion of the PUD located east of Andrie Street and the portion of the PUD located south of 153rd Avenue was land for park and trails. Some of the trail system included land lying north of 153rd Avenue. The submitted maps show the trail system's integration with the golf course. North Fork specifical'ly rejected Great Scot's request to develop one or two holes north of 153rd Avenue so as to eliminate any possible interference with the agreed trail route. For the area west of Andrie Street North Fork is to pay $500°00 per lot in park dedication fees and supply the City with two one-acre tot lots. These tot tots could be joined and located anywhere in the PUD as agreed by the City, the Northfork Homeowners Association and North Fork. By the the time of the Concept Hearing we would hope to have a proposal from the Homeowners Association and North Fork as to such location. Landscaping, Great Scot will be submitting a landscaping plan to North Fork in the near future and such will be included in site plan review for the clubhouse. Care has already been given in determining the location of the various buildings and improvements on the golf course so as to minimize any adverse impact on the residential development. North Fork and Great Scot will work with the City to devise a landscaping plan for the trail system as it abuts the golf course.