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. DRAFT .. Planning: Minutes Pag:e 6 7105/95 . Mr. Ringwald indicated although the sanita!)' sewer in Thorn Drive is 10 feet down below the surface, it cannot adequately serve more than a small portion of the upland area in the southwest comer of . the property due to the sloping site. Individual sewer ejector pumps may be required on some of the lots if the tract were to be developed with homes at the normal setback from a normal-sized cul-de- sac. . Mr. Ringwald noted Lot 25 has been previously redivided into two lots, and that the westerly of the . lots is partially used in this plat to allow Lot 5 to meet area and lot width requirements. The northerly 10 feet of this lot is also used to make the proposed street a full 60 feet in width. If a portion of these new lots are included in the plat, the remnant lot that contains the home in the southwest comer of . the proposed plat should be numbered as lot and included as part of the platting process. Mr. Ringwald pointed out a Subdivision Ordinance variance of 20 feet for the cul-de-sac diameter . (120 feet required and 100 feet proposed) would be required for the plat to be approved. Mr. Ringwald noted Lot 1 does not meet the rear yard requirements due to the unusual configuration . of the lot. Staffhas determined the northwest lot line is the rear lot line and that a 30 foot rear yard would, therefore, be required along the northwest lot line. Mr. Ringwald noted there are options available to the Planning Commission, the staff recommends -. the Planning Commission table application #95-16 for the Balfany Prelimina!)' Plat, giving the applicant specific direction on acceptable development parameters. . Mr. Richard Krier, James R Hill Inc, representative of the applicant, presented the proposed plans for the Preliminary Plat. He explained the reasoning for the variance requests were for the purpose . of saving trees and so as to make it possible so buyers would not have to install ejector pumps. Mr. Krier indicated the original concept plan proposed meets all the criteria requests of the City, but . will destroy more trees. Mr. Krier indicated the proposed plan reduces the cul-de-sac, saves trees, and retains a tree in the . island of the cul-de-sac. He pointed out the house pads have been moved forward so as to eliminate the need for ejector pumps. . Mr. Krier indicated for economical reasons it is prudent to have five lots, and he believes the Ordinance allows for' five lots. . Rye inquired as to how the trees will be saved during construction. Mr. Krier indicated that they would be staked around the drip line. Rye expressed concern with the ability in saving trees during . construction. Chair Erickson hearing no further public comment closed the Public Hearing at 8:36 p.m. .. .