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northeast corner of Lot 3 includes some wetland that is within a drainage and utility easement. However, it should be noted that the City will not assume responsibility for maintenance of these areas. Rather, the easements will allow access if it is ever necessary to enter these areas. 6. Grading. The property currently has a much higher elevation at the western end, near the tip of proposed Lot 1, and slopes downward to the east. The thirty foot grade change would likely result in some fill or grading for development of the properties. Grading would also be evaluated in conjunction with any future building permits for the property. 7. Utilities. Utilities would be brought in to the properties through the drainage and utility easements. Our Operations and Maintenance department has noted that the water and sewer mains will have to be tapped to supply service to the extra lots. The developer is responsible for the cost and installation of utilities to the properties. Work on utilities within the City right-of-way will require approval from the City's Operations and Maintenance department. 8. Access/Street Design. The property is served by the existing Thom Drive. New driveway accesses would be required for all three properties. Since this is a neighborhood street with minimal traffic, the accesses should not be a problem. 9. Park Dedication. Since the property was previously platted as one lot, and the subdivision of the property would create three lots, park dedication would be required. The City Code discusses subdivision of residential properties of two to three units per acre at a park dedication figure of approximately 7%of the fair market value of the property. A condition is included in the recommendation requiring the applicant to satisfy the park dedication requirement as approved by the City Council. 10. Existing Structures. The existing house, garage, and driveway would need to be removed or demolished prior to any new development of the property. Demolition work would require the issuance of a City Demolition Permit. 11. Subdivision Variances. The Subdivision chapter of the City Code allows the City Council to approve variances from the regulations of that chapter based on a finding that the following conditions exist: • The hardship is not a mere inconvenience; • The condition or conditions upon which the request is based are unique and not generally applicable to other property; • The granting of a variance will not be substantially detrimental to the public welfare and is in accord with the purpose and intent of the chapter, the zoning ordinance and the comprehensive plan. \\]Metro-inet.us\ardenhills\Planning\Planning Cases\2005\05-19 Bryson Woods Preliminary Plat(PENDING)\09-07-05 PC Report Bryson Woods Preliminary Plat PC-05-19.doe Page 3 of 5