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5.03: Public Hearing: Consider Request for a Preliminary Plat for Woodlands 4"Addition and Variance Requests to the Lot Depth and Cul-de-Sac Length (Project No. 16-102); Case of Lennar Corporation Public Hearing Chairperson Bauer called the public hearing to order at 7:18 p.m. Presentation City Planner Anderson presented the staff report stating Lennar Corporation (the "Applicant")has applied for Preliminary Plat approval for Woodlands 4th addition. As part of the application submittal, the Applicant has also included a request for a variance to the maximum allowable length of a cul-de-sac and a variance to the lot depth standard specific to Lot 2, Block 1. Staff discussed the case further and recommended adopting Resolutions #16-12-215 and #16-12-216 granting a variance to allow a cul-de-sac length in excess of 600 feet to an approximate length of 1,300 feet. In addition, Staff recommends adopting Resolutions #16-12-217 and #16-12-218 related to the denial of a variance to lot depth standards for Lot 2, Block 1 of Woodlands 4th addition. Staff also recommends adopting Resolution # 16-12-219 approving the Preliminary Plat for Woodlands 4th Addition subject to compliance with a denied lot depth variance for Lot 2, Block 1. Citizen Input Commissioner VanScoy understood the EPB was concerned about the intrusion on the wetland. He commented the building pad on Lot 2 was 60' x 95' and noted the width of the buildable area was wider than 60'. City Planner Anderson reported this was the case and explained Lot 2 was 100' in width at the street. Commissioner VanScoy believed there was the capability to put a structure on this lot. Commissioner Surma had no problems with the variance on the lot. He asked if the lot would have a 6" main line. Civil Engineer II Linton reported this area would be serviced by an 8" dead-end line. Commissioner Surma stated he would not support the request as is and recommended the 8" line be looped rather than a dead-end due to the fact the line would become stagnant. Community Development Director Gladhill indicated the lines were a challenge but commented there was no viable option close to allow the lines to be looped. He estimated that over two miles of line would be needed in order for a loop to be completed. Commissioner Brauer asked if the line could be looped.