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. e . e Memo to City Council Planning Case #01-27: Preliminary Plat and Variance for Hanlline Preserve Page 5 of? 8. Utilities. The water and sanitary sewer to serve this preliminary plat would need to be extended from Hamline Avenue. The preliminary plat does not contain the proposed utility plan for the preliminary plat. If preliminary plat approval is granted, staff would recommend the applicant supply a proposed utility plan for review prior to receiving final plat approval. 9. Access. Since the property could not support the development of a publicly dedicated street (60 feet for pavement and right of way), the applicant is proposing a private access between the two existing properties off of Hamline A venue. The plans cnrrently identify 14 foot wide bituminous access to service the properties. However, the City Fire Inspector has indicated that the Fire Code requires at least 20 feet. Additionally, the City Engineer indicates in his attached memo that "Due to the length, number of properties served and the easement requirements for public utilities, the road should be designated as a public road." Given these, and other comments provided by the City Engineer, the viability of this or most other proposals on the property is questionable. 10. Park dedication. The preliminary plat provides for no dedication of park land. The Park Service Area map from the comprehensive plan does not show a need for a park on this site. Therefore, the Staff is recommending payment of a park dedication fee in-lieu of the dedication of park land if the preliminary plat is approved. 11. Variance. The Subdivision Ordinance in Section 22-12, (a), of the City Code discusses the grounds for granting a variance from the subdivision regulations. Section 22-12, (a), of the City Code states: Generally, The City Council may grant a variance from these regulations following a finding that all the following conditions exist: (1) there are special circumstances or conditions affecting said property such that the strict application of the provisions of this chapter would deprive the applicant of the reasonable use of his land; (2) The variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant; and (3) The granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to other property in the territory in which said property is situated. In making this finding the Council shall consider the nature of the proposed use of land and the existing use of land in the vicinity, the number of persons to reside or work in the proposed subdivision and the probable effect ofthe proposed subdivision upon traffic conditions in the vicinity. In granting a variance as herein provided the Council shall prescribe only such 5