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. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MARCH 29, 1999 7 The applicant submitted a proposal showing a cul-de-sac on the south section of Shoreline Lane. The resulting cul-de-sac would be 600 feet long when 500 feet is the maximum length per the Subdivision Ordinance. The cul-de-sac shown appears to be a 50 foot radius when the Subdivision Ordinance requires a 60 foot wide radius for cul-de-sacs. The extension of the north section of Shoreline Lane is shown with no change to the existing dead-end configuration. Thc applicant has submitted advantages and disadvantages as depicted in the previous Official Map study. Disadvantage number three states that the northerly cul-de-sac "only partially resolves the dead-end situation to the north." The Staff would conclude that the failure to plan for the northerly cul-de-sac is not an acceptable solution. Staff created two options which show how a 60 foot wide radius cul-de-sac, meeting the Subdivision Ordinance, may look if placed on the north section of Shoreline Lane. Staff also depicted a 60 foot wide radius cul-de-sac on the south section of Shoreline Lane. Option A shows a 60 foot wide radius cul-de-sac from the south, similar to the applicant's proposed 50 foot wide radius cul-de-sac. Option A also shows a 60 foot cul-de-sac from the north expanding beyond the Bachman property creating a need to acquire property from the Josephine East LLC property. Parcel three of the applicant's property would be reduced below the standards to 10,235 square feet with a reduced buildable area. Option B shows a standard 60 foot cul-de-sac from the south. From the north the cul-de-sac was moved up which encroached into the Hanson Plat. There is one existing house, which would just meet the required 40 foot front yard setback. The property to the west of Shoreline Lane does not currently have a building permit. A cul-de-sac in this location would reduce the buildable area of this property and make any future home nonconforming. Both City sewer and water utilities currently run through the area with easements. The proposed alignment would have utilities crossing through lot three of the applicant's property that may cause variances to be requested. In the fall of 1998, a private sewer line was constructed on the Hanson Plat that was to be temporary until Shoreline Lane was constructed and sewer and water were relocated. Staff has received six letters from residents pertaining to development in this area and these letters had been included in the Council's Agenda packet. Ms. Randall advised that the Planning Commission recommended approval of Option A, as presented in the Staff report, conditioned on it being acceptable to the City Engineer. This Option depicts the double cul-de-sacs on the applicant's and the Bachman properties. Ms. Randall noted that the Planning Commission did not make a motion to approve the applicant's proposal. Per the Planning Commission's motion, the City Engineer has submitted comments pertaining to the proposal and options. The City Engineer has recommended that the City's Official Map not be changed due to several concerns.