Agenda - Planning Commission - 02/02/2006

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Commissioner Johnson asked how long the cul-de-sac is as shown, Mr. Stradlund indicated it is not quite 700 feet. He stated he will continue to ~ve the Meloches an easement to get out of their property into the cul-de-sac. Commissioner Brauer asked if that easement would be paved. Mr. Stradlund stated it would not be paved to City standards. He indicated he would provide easements and pave a driveway to the Malash property. Commissioner Brauer noted that this is pushing the limits of a cul-de-sac length, and he may need a variance. Chairperson Nixt asked where the septic would be located. Mr. Stradlund indicated it would be on the northern property. Commissioner Van Scoy indicated that at sometime the City Council expects this will be R-I and developed fully. He asked what they do with this type of septic system at that time. Mr. Stradlund stated he is actually working on a project now that went to City sewer and the soil has to be treated, it can be done. Commissioner Johnson asked if they would be looking at density transition as they look at these sketch plans. Associate Planner Wald stated when the Cluster Ordinance was in the renew process it was assumed that density transition apply, but after further research it does not appear density transition would apply. She stated the reason is that the development is going from R-1 to R-I. Chairperson Nixt stated, however, that the section being developed is higher density than would be allowed on a regular R-1 development. He indicated they are getting a higher concentration, which is impacting the adjoining development, and he questions not requiring density transitioning. Commissioner Brauer argued that it does, reading the code. He stated this is the question he raised at the last meeting on whether density transitioning in the code for R-1 to R-I is in affect or R-1 to Rural Developing. Assistant Community Development Director Frolik noted they have to separate density with lot size. 12