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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MARCH 29, 1999 10 Mayor Probst stated that, in his opinion, the Official Map should be maintained as is. If this . requires the allowance of a temporary condition, it would be acceptable. Mr. Rekuski noted that the Bachman property has access to Shoreline Lane, by way of the temporary cul-de-sac, as well as access to Lake Lane and Lexington Avenue. He indicated that if, in the future, the Bachman property were to develop and the owner wanted Shoreline Lane to be brought through, it could be since this proposed development will have only four homes. At this time it may be best to provide temporary access and wait to see what happens with the Bachman property in the future. Councilmember Larson stated that he would not favor changing the Official Map. He noted that the City and Staff have indicated that, for a variety of reasons, it would be best to have a through road, rather than cul-de-sacs. By allowing the Official Map to remain as is and creating two small cul-de-sacs, this results in exactly what the City does not want. If the situation is likely to continue for a lengthy period of time in the future, not only is the City getting what it does not want, it would be getting cul-de-sacs which are smaller than the City allows. Mr. Rekuski noted that there are other places within the City of Arden Hills with 50 foot cul-de- sacs. Councilmember Larson stated these are not as desirable as the 60 foot cul-de-sacs for the purpose ofturn arounds for school buses and other large vehicles. For this reason the City wishes to discourage cul-de-sacs and encourage through streets. . Councilmember Larson stated that he ultimately wants to maintain the possibility for the Bachman property to be subdivided into two parcels and a through street being constructed. Councilmember Malone concurred with Councilmember Larson. He noted that the original objective of the Oflicial Map was to ensure the ability to develop the land. He indicated that he would not be inclined to change the Ot1icial Map since there are utilities in place. Unfortunately, the only option at this time may be to allow the temporary cul-de-sacs. He pointed that, even if smaller cul-de-sacs are constructed this will at least allow a turn around area and it protects the easements. Councilmember Malone stated that there have been other times when temporary cul-de-sacs have been allowed within the City. He asked Staff if it would be acceptable for a temporary cul-de- sac with a 50 foot radius. Mr. Ringwald stated that Staff would support this option. He suggested that the cul-de-sac be extended to the north property line so the pavement is extended to the property line. This will eliminate gaps in the pavement and make any future changes to the road easier. Mr. Rekuski agreed to this suggestion. Mr. Rekuski noted that he had spoken with the Rice Creek Watershed District and the only comments he received were to add additional ponding. . Councilmember Aplikowski asked the applicant which lot would be eliminated from his proposal. Mr. Rekuski stated that lot three would be removed and merged into lot two. With the temporary cul-de-sac, lot three would not be large enough to build without a variance. For this reason he would prefer to include the land from lot three with lot two.