Agenda - Planning Commission - 06/03/2021

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require an applicant to purchase another property. He echoed the comments of Commissioner Walker that there are a lesser number of smaller lots, as that mitigates the impact on Public Safety. Commissioner Walker asked if it would make a difference if the developer widens the road even a bit further. He commented that there are several fire hydrants on Variolite that could be utilized by a pumper truck. He asked if a 40-foot-wide road would satisfy the concerns with the cul-de- sac length. He stated that he supports the application as presented but is trying to find a compromise for those that struggle. Commissioner Anderson commented that he likes that idea. He stated that he would even support wider than that road, or perhaps a divided roadway. Commissioner Peters commented that he would support a larger cul-de-sac at the end which would allow for trucks to turnaround. He commented that a divided road would require residents to only travel in one direction from their driveway in order to get around the development. Senior Planner McGuire Brigl stated that the Fire Depailment recommended a 32-foot roadway. She was unsure of the plowing concerns that would come with a 40-foot road. Chairperson Bauer commented that this is a unique situation in which the property is landlocked by existing development. He recognized that there have been compromises already reducing this proposal to nine lots. He encouraged the applicant to continue to work with City staff and Public Safety to address as many concerns as possible with a single access. He stated that perhaps additional sketches come back before the applicant expends the funds on Preliminary Plat. Deputy City Administrator Gladhill recognized that there are constraints on the site and therefore this would be a candidate for a variance. He referenced the comment related to the Council resolution and noted that is not an uncommon situation. He stated that the Commission has reviewed a sketch plan for this parcel previously and there was a split decision, therefore further direction was requested and provided by the City Council. He noted that similar direction from the Council has been provided for other developments, using the recent example of Riverstone South. Mr. Olin stated that this proposal would have a similar number of lots to a 600-foot cul-de-sac. He noted again that they have reduced the number of lots in their proposal in order to address Public Safety concerns, minimize wetland impacts and preserve trees. Chairperson Bauer commented that he does not particularly like variances for long cul-de-sacs but feels that the applicant has done the best they can to meet the concerns and there does not seem to be a realistic alternative. He encouraged the applicant to continue to work with Public Safety to address those concerns as this moves forward.