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City of Roseville Planning Commission Minutes July 12, 1995 Mr. Falk stated that the staff recommendation was to approve Mr. O'Meara's request for preliminary plat consisting of 3 lots be approved with the stipulation that setback variance requests will not be part of build permit applications for these lots. Mr. Eric Jorve, 2207 Nancy Place, expressed concerns with the proposed plats including the fact that it would result in large house on small lots which would not be in character with the existing neighborhood which consisted of single-story homes on larger lots. Mr. Jorve stated that he saw no public benefit, and that there would, in fact, be detriment to the neighborhood because of excessive traffic and because the development could effect drainage patterns in the area and cause problems to other properties. Mr. Jorve recommended that there be no more than 2 lots, and that there be a one-and-a-half story limit on the house to fit the character of the neighborhood. Chairman Wietecki asked the staff what the sizes of other lots on Milton were. Mr. Falk answered that there were a number of lots of approximately 10,300 square feet. Mr. Jorve pointed out that there were smaller homes on the existing Milton lots, and that the proposed pie-shaped lots add to the appearance of density because there is less grass in the front. Mr. Robert Kritta, 907 West Sandhurst Drive, testified that the minimum lot size was established for a purpose. He stated that, in this case, it looked like the proposed use was determining the size, not the size determining the use. Mr. Kritta added that this appeared to be an economic decision not a land-use decision, and that he did not see any compelling hardship or public purpose for the variance. Mr. Barry O'Meara stated that property lines could be adjusted so that all three lots met the 11,000 square foot minimum lot area requirement, but that he felt that the proposal was a better design because it allowed more flexibility to meet the needs of future home buyers. Mr. O'Meara pointed out that the storm sewer easement on the north end of the property presents some hardship. Member Sandstrom questioned whether the shifted design of the cul-de-sac effected Mr. O'Meara's ability to develop the property. Member Harms asked if the applicant was required to give land for the cul-de-sac. Mr. Lon Aune responded that the City had purchased property for the cul-de-sac. 4