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Center Villa Preliminary Plat Mr. March briefed the Council on the 22 lots on the 13 acre Center Villa preliminary plat. A few minor changes have been implemented based on a meeting with the developer, engineer and staff. The developer is proposing to finance the project independently and is scheduled for Rice Creek Watershed approval this evening. Mr. March explained the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the preliminary plat at their meeting on October 6. The Commission recormended variances be granted on Lots 3, 4, 5, 9, 10 and any other lots that the lot width at building setbacks did not meet the required 100 feet per the R2 zoning requirements. The rationale for this was due to the generous lot sizes and the protection of the existing wetlands. The variance requests are for less than ten feet per lot at the building setback. Furthermore, the Commission recommended an additional variance be granted for the extra width requirement for Lot 20 because it is a butt lot and is 3' too narrow. Mr. Willie Lessard (6995 20th Avenue) noted the Planning Commission did not desire Brian Drive to be a through street to 20th Avenue and thus the cul -de -sac will keep the traffic contained. Councilmember Brenner commented the comprehensive plan clearly states a collector road connects to 20th Avenue. Ms. Amy Mample (7034 Brian Court) speculated that traffic will use Brain Drive to avoid the • stop sign at Main and 20th Avenue. Mr. Peterson addressed the grading and utility plan, and suggested moving C.B.5 6 -feet south, so that the pipe from C.B. 5 to C.B. 3 stays within the right -of -way and to show the defined emergency overflow swale between lots 17 -18 from the low point catch basins to the pond. (Set E.O.F. at elevation 906.5). Mr. Peterson elaborated on the Comprehensive Water Main Plan that shows an existing 10 -inch main on Brain Drive. Continuing, the plans will need to show a new 10 -inch main on Brain Drive and along Eagle Trail and extend the 10 -inch main from Eagle Trail to C.R. 54 (20th Avenue South) and connect the 10 -inch main to the existing 12 -inch main on 20th Avenue. Mr. Lessard requested the City pay the pipe oversizing cost. The Council discussed trailways and its liability and whether or not to pave the trail that connects the Center Villa development to 20th Avenue. Mr. Peterson commented that the width of the Floodway is under investigation. Mr. Palzer noted that the existing business property parcel (Lake Area Utilities) cannot be split because it is in the floodway. Mr. Lessard replied that they are investigating lot split possibilities, however, he would rather assume that liability. Ms. Chris Swenson (7016 Brian Court) expressed concerns about the tree line being removed and requested that it remain on the property. Mr. Wayne LaBlanc (1677 Peltier Lake Drive) noted he confirmed the drainage direction of the pond. Mr. March reported the Planning and Zoning Commission was favorable to granting variances for the butt lots because the lots greatly exceeded the minimal lot size. Mr. Peterson said Brain Drive street will taper down to match the Eagle Trail width. Councilmember Brenner felt that prior to Council action, the Council should consider the neighbors concerns, and that there is no data to support eliminating the collector street from the comprehensive plan. Mayor Wilharber said the neighbors concerns are valid, the developer has been in several times and questioned why now is the City proposing additional commercial property to develop.