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Case #9: Request for Final Plat Approval of Echo Ridge Second Addition: Case of Robert Longfield Principal Planner Trudgeon stated that Robert Longfield is requesting sketch plan approval to create a new lot from his existing 10-acre parcel located on 177t~' Avenue. The applicant is requesting to create a new 2.08-acre parcel and keep the existing homestead on 7.9 acres. The applicant initially applied for a variance to the minimum lot size of 2.5 acres and was denied by the Board of Adjustment on July 11, 2002. The applicant appealed the denial and the City Council approved the variance to lot size at their July 23, 2002 meeting. Mr. Longfield currently owns a 10-acre parcel that receives access from 177th Avenue. The minor subdivision as proposed, was not in conformance with the required minimum lot size of 2.5 acres. However, the applicant has received a variance to create Lot 1, Block 1 as shown on the sketch plan. City Ordinances require that newly created and existing lots have 200 feet of frontage on a public road. Staff initially had concern that Lot 2, Block 1 (the existing homestead) would be deficient in meeting the lot width requirement. However, after reviewing City Ordinances, it was determined that Lot 2, Block 1 will meet the lot width requirement as defined in City Ordinances. City Ordinances also require that the arrangement of streets in new subdivisions shall make provisions for the continuation of existing and future streets into adjoining areas. The proposed minor subdivision does not show the continuation of the existing 177th Avenue right- of-way to the eastern border of the applicant's property. Mr. Longfield has objected to dedicating this right-of-way at this time. Staff has had a series of meetings with the applicant and from those discussions, staff is proposing that no fight-of-way be dedicated at this time. However, language will be inserted into the development agreement that will require Mr. Longfield to dedicate the right-of-way at the time that Lot 2 is resubdivided. Since there is no need for the City to own and maintain a fight-of-way corridor until lots are created that will need the access, staff feels that this may be an acceptable solution. The Planning Commission reviewed the sketch plan at their September 5, 2002 meeting, and recommended approval subject to compliance with City Staff Review Letter and language being included in the development agreement that will require the Longfields to dedicate street right-of-way at the time Lot 2, Block 1 is subdivided. Councilmember Zimmerman inquired if the road was built up to Lot 2. Principal Planner Trudgeon reviewed where the road is currently constructed. Motion by Councilmember Kurak, seconded by Councilmember Hendriksen, to approve the final plat contingent upon compliance with the City staff review letter dated September 19, 2002, and the developer entering into a development agreement with the City. Further discussion: Councilmember Hendriksen inquired if the language in the development agreement pertaining to future road right of way met the City Attorney's approval. City Attorney Goodrich replied yes. Councilmember Kurak inquired if Mr. Longfeld is no longer the owner of City Council/September 24, 2002 Page 30 of 33