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The consensus of the Council was to direct staff to proceed with the Assistant Public Works Director's suggestion. Cul-de-sac Mr. Schmidt expressed concern with the impact of the cul-de-sac as proposed. Assistant Public Works Director Olson advised staff recommends the full cul-de-sac off of 148`h Avenue NW. He stated staff must recommend a full cul-de-sac and full right-of-way for any subdivision. There are many plats that come into the City;�'and the same requirements must be recommended for all of them. The Council requested direction from staff as to what provisions Could.be allowed in the cul-de- sac requirements if this were to be the Council'reYtion Assistant Public Works Director Olson replied statffould advise that the radius be increased to 25 or 30 feet, and that the 24 foot segment be a httlePfrthern �. COuncllmember Cook suggested the cul-de-sac be widened so that there=is not a radius and that a setback variance be granted to enable a plow.4m, k to get in and`"store Ii feet of snow, without the requirement of a full cul-de-sac. The consensus of the Council was to direct staff to work:tl the applicant on the cul-de-sac requirements in relation to the radius andf-v ariance } Further discussion: Councilmember Stromrmrt questioned if the findings must be clear regarding the turn around so there is not a precedent , et. Public Works Director Kapler responded in the affirmative: Cattncilmember Colrmented in relation to this, the original intent was to bring the road tht©ugh to Ramsey Boulevard, which is no longer feasible, and concessions are needed to make•therprOpedy usable. KM- Decorative/privaOr fencer Mr. Schmidt indicated he is%.wattling to put the decorative/privacy fence. He does not see the need for all of the required fandsca ing, as much of it will not be seen due to the fence. The consensus of the Councif" was to work with the applicant on the landscaping issues in relation to the privacy fence. Landscaping The consensus of the Council' was to direct Staff to work with the applicant with the placement of taller canopy trees, rather than the required shrubs. Setbacks to residentially zoned properties to the north (bufferyard) The consensus of the Council was to direct staff to work with the applicant in relation to a variance for the bufferyard to the north. City Council Work Session/October 19, 2004 Page 4 of 7