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e e e DRAFT ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - FEBRUARY 3, 1999 23 Mr. Ringwald noted that, if an applicant wishes to change the Official Map, this change must be accomplished first, as the City Council has given clear direction of what they want. The Council can change its mind. However, until it does, there is an Official Map, which must be adhered to. Chair Erickson asked if the Official Map is part of the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Ringwald stated that it is. He indicated that the Official Map is laid out in the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan. Chair Erickson requested confirmation that all homeowners who would be affected by a change in the Official Map would be notified. Mr. Ringwald stated that all of the affected property owners have been involved with this issue since 1992. He indicated that if a petitioner presents a plat, which depicts a cul-de-sac, the Staff would inform them that they could not recommend approval of it because it does not conform to the Official Map. The only alignment, which Staff could recommend approval of, is the through street alignment. Commissioner Nelson asked if the road currently runs through the property to the north at this time. Mr. Ringwald explained that it does not. Chair Erickson noted that, although most of the neighbors di4 not want the street to be brought through, the City had decided it would make more sense from an alignment point of view. Commissioner Sand noted that there had also been some turn around issues for large vehicles as well. Chair Erickson asked what the procedure would be to change the Official Map. Mr. Ringwald stated that the applicant would make a request to the City, similar to a rezoning request. If the change were approved, the plat proposal would then be processed. Chair Erickson pointed out that the petitioner already had a plan depicting a cul-de-sac. Mr. Ringwald agreed and noted that the proposal would require two cul-de-sacs be constructed on either side. Chair Erickson asked if the property was large enough for a Planned Unit Development. Commissioner Baker pointed out that a Planned Unit Development would open the door to the maximum amount of development allowable. He noted however, that the topography of the land would limit the development to some extent. Commissioner Baker asked if the cul-de-sac being proposed by the developer is large enough. Mr. Ringwald stated that the 50-foot radius would not be sufficient as presented. Commissioner Sand asked what the minimum radius would be. Mr. Ringwald explained that it would be approximately 60 feet. Commissioner Nelson asked, if the road were aligned as the City had original planned, how would the road be brought through the property. Mr. Ringwald explained the City would either use its eminent domain authority or the applicant could offer to buy the property. Commissioner Baker asked if the City had allowed any new lots that did not meet the minimum requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Ringwald stated that they have in some instances. What will fit into the neighborhood is considered and most of the surrounding lots are deficient.