Minutes - Planning Commission - 01/08/2015

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the temporary cul -de -sac. He requested that the city improve the cul -de -sac to make it a proper cul -de -sac. City Planner Anderson stated that the cul -de -sac does meet the temporary cul -de -sac requirements. He also stated that he has discussed the condition of the cul -de -sac with the City Engineer who has stated that the road has been maintained no differently than other public roads. Mr. Soens talked about a sidewalk that does not meet minimum standards. City Planner Chris Anderson replied that according to the city engineer, the sidewalk is compliant with current ADA standards. Bill Dorn, attorney for Century 21S Bank, spoke about posting a security to cover road repairs needed after construction; the previous developer being required by ordinance to put a stub road in; the precedent set by the approval of Alpine Woods 3 Addition; the proposal meeting the standards of Brookfield 1st Addition; and, their unsuccessful attempt to work out a sale with the neighborhood. He asked the city to let them move forward. Gary Smith, 16821 Garnett Street, spoke about his desire not to sell his property. He would like the City to listen to residents when they say they do not want to sell to avoid situations like this. He did not want to see a temporary cul -de -sac as this would not meet the full requirements of a permanent/full cul -de -sac and special exceptions would be needed to build a home. Motion by Commission Bauer, seconded by Commissioner VanScoy, to close the public hearing. Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Levine, Commissioners Bauer, VanScoy, Brauer, Maul, and Nosan. Voting No: None. Absent: None. Discussion took place regarding setback variances; the potential of putting a house pad on this lot without a variance; meeting fire and public safety requirements; basing a decision on where the cul -de -sac might be in the future throwing another lot out of compliance; deviations being reviewed by the City's Public Works department; limited turn- around space; a setback affecting the existing berm; a future policy to require a full cul -de -sac; the lot being a buildable lot without a variance; the dedication of a right of way for the lot in question; the temporary easement size; the impact on the status of the cul -de -sac if the proposal is approved; viewing the cul -de -sac as permanent and the effect on surrounding property owners; the berm issue and upgrading the cul- de -sac being forwarded to the Public Works Committee; and house placement for this lot coming back to the Planning Commission for approval. Commission Business Motion by Commissioner VanScoy, seconded by Commissioner Maul, to recommend that City Council adopt Resolution #15 -01 -012, granting approval of the Preliminary Plat contingent upon obtaining variances to the cul -de -sac standards (design and construction) and the front yard Planning Commission /January 8, 2015 Page 3 of 15