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Mr. Paschke stated Brent Thompson (Stoney River Development) has submitted a request for preliminary plat approval of the 2.25-acre parcel at 495 lona Lane. The proposal calls for the development of a cul-de-sac street with public utilities and six single-family residential lots. Thomas Paschke explained the staff recommended approval of a six-lot subdivision with conditions: A. The revision of the cul-de-sac design to incorporate a teardrop island. B. The developer must submit a tree preservation and landscape plan for review and approval by the City prior to final plat consideration. C. The developer must resolve with the Roseville Engineering Department what needs to be done with the existing (west) utility stubs and the existing house and connections. D. The developer must provide a five-foot wide utility and drainage easement adjacent all interior lot lines and a ten- foot utility and drainage easement adjacent all periphery lot line. E. Park and Recreation Commission review and approval. F. Grass Lake Watershed review and approval. Member Olson asked for details of uncapped wells in the area, which must be capped as part of the development. Chair Rhody stated that teardrop islands in the cul-de-sacs are now approved. In this case, the fire trucks can enter without having to turn around. Member Wilke noted that watershed review is required; would it resolve drainage issues through formal review and review by city staff. Thomas Paschke noted no new drainage would run off to adjacent sites. Member Traynor asked for clarification of the review process. Chair Rhody asked for questions and comments regarding the six-lot development. Arthur Allen, 445 lona Lane, asked if McKubin would ever be built. Deb Bloom noted that if the development proceeds there would not be a street built on the 33-foot easement which remains west of the site. Mr. Allen asked if taxes generated would benefit the nearby area such as improvement of the small nearby park. Thomas Paschke noted that the local ordinance and state law do not allow such specific benefit. Chuck Fish suggested solving the 33-foot easement. Mr. John Anderson suggested working with the developer prior to construction on drainage issues. Mr. Walsh noted the six-lot subdivision would be more conforming to other cul-de-sacs in the neighborhood and may have less traffic. Brent Thompson clarified that the conditions regarding teardrop cul-de-sacs was a standard? Thomas Paschke explained the Planner prefers teardrops. Public Works does not support islands in the cul-de-sac. Mr. John Anderson stated that Hills Court South has an island on the cul-de-sac and supported such improvements in summer for landscaping and in winter for snow storage. Chair Rhody closed the hearing. Motion: Member Duncan moved, seconded by Member Wilke, to approve the request by Stoney River Development for a six-lot preliminary plat of a 2.5 acre parcel located at 495 Ion a Lane, subject to the conditions listed in section 4 (A-F - with correction of Grass Lake Watershed in F) of the project report dated December 12, 2001. (Staff will review the cul-de- sac). Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Motion carried. b. Planning File 3351: A request by the Roseville Community Development Department to amend Section 1005.07