Agenda - Planning Commission - 11/07/2013

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o Future public utility access will be more easily accommodated from the north avoiding the necessity to cross the County Ditch on this property with public utilities. o The location and views provide a quality residential environment that cannot be found elsewhere on the site. o Each home will be serviced by a bituminous 12-foot wide driveway : ■ Designed to accommodate public safety equipment. ■ Preliminary specifications are included on the sketch plan. ■ Creating a spectacular approach to the new home, and preserving existing tree. Concept Ghost Plat • While the Diehls prefer the existing, rural nature of the Property, the Property is located in the MUSA. Because of this, we have prepared a ghost plat designed to show one concept for future improvement after the City provides sewer and water to the area. • With the arrival of City sewer and water, it will be possible to plat the property into 14-15 urban lot. • The proposed new home would be located on one of the urban lots. • When plated for urban lots, the cell tower and existing home will likely be removed. • Public access to CR 63 will likely not be allowed, requiring a continuous urban street from the north part of the property to the western edge of the property. Variance: The State Statute requires the City to find that a Practical Difficulty exists that would not let the property be developed without a variance_ • The proposed subdivision is within the R-1: MUSA Zone. • City ordinance requires municipal sewer and water for residential development within the MUSA. • City sewer and water will not be available to this area for some time. • A variance is necessary from this City Code requirement for the proposed subdivision and construction of the new home. The request meets the criteria for granting the variance. Should you need any additional information or explanation, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Midwest Planning & Design, LLC Richard Krier, AICP President 6