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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, March 20, 2017 Page 15 sive burden for a property owner looking to divide their lot; and he preferred hav- ing that detail available. Councilmember Willmus stated that from his perspec- tive, that detail did not include being advised that the watershed district had yet to sign off, especially if and when those properties may involve part of a larger drainage system or issue within the community. With not receiving that infor- mation upfront, Councilmember Willmus noted that it left out part of the picture, and stated his interest in having that broader picture from materials presented to the City Council , whether or not it created a financial burden on a property own- er. Ms. Collins sought clarification on the current process used for minor subdivi- sions and plats, asking if the City Council was okay with that as long as additional information was provided upfront. Mayor Roe agreed, referencing recent examples of plats coming before the City Council. Without objection, and confirmed by Mr. Lamb, the City Council did not support any administrative process for minor subdivisions; with an up-to-date checklist included at the Planning Commission and/or City Council levels. With confirmation by staff, Mayor Roe clarified that open house language would parallel that approved in other sections of code. Councilmember Willmus addressed plat requirements for lots on existing streets and requiring municipal services, and whether some accommodation was needed for private drives built to city street specifications but privately maintained. Mr. Lloyd advised that there was nothing in the subdivision code; and noted that delved into the area of uncertainty as to whether a subdivision created a flag lot to access properties behind one street or a private street with public streets minus a right-of-way; seeking City Council direction on that point. Councilmember Willmus stated that he didn't want to revert to flag lots, but rec- ognized situations where larger lots are subdivided and become smaller, this may be a tool that could help accommodate it and create less expense for surrounding property owners and the broader community as well. Councilmember Willmus opined that the city had it within its purview and public works specifications for those situations. Mayor Roe stated that he wasn't against private drives as a solution. Councilmember Willmus noted that there was no language so specific that it would exclude private drives by calling it a street.