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. . Minutes - Plan Commission Page 5 May 25, 1988 Mr. Kendall left at 9:00 p.m. REQUEST TO SUBDIVIDE A THREE ACRE PARCEL NORTH OF THE RUTH PARK GOLF COURSE. WEST OF SWARTHMORE AVENUE, PRELIMINARY PLAT Mr. Arthur Roufa introduced himself to Plan Commission members and stated that he was representing Mr. Jordan Tobin of Tobin Design and Construction, Inc. who had submitted a preliminary subdivision plat containing 15 lots for single family attached dwellings or townhouses. He stated that the Townhouse Development had been planned for the southern portion of the three acre parcel because of floodplain conditions to the north. The homes and lots would be priced at less than $100,000 and would contain three bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths, a garage, backyard, air-conditioning and a basement. Mr. Rice asked Mr. Goldman to present the issues presented in the Planning Department's report of May 19, 1988. Mr. Goldman stated that the street name shown for the proposed plat was Corvette Drive. Section 29-4(h) of the Municipal Code governing subdivisions stated that streets in alignment with others should bear the name of the existing street. Mr. Goldman proposed, therefore, that the new street be considered a westward extension of Blancha Drive. Mr. Goldman stated that the Director of Public Works had reviewed the rectangular turnaround depicted at the western portion of the new development. The Public Works Director stated that it did not provide an adequate turnaround space for City refuse trucks and other vehicles of a similar size. Mr. Goldman suggested that the developer provide either a full scale cul-de-sac or a T or Y turnaround. If this was not done the City would face claims for damages to private driveways when they are used by large trucks. Mr. Goldman further explained the driveways and lawn patterns proposed along the new street limit the number of on-street parking spaces available for visitors. One solution to the parking problem would be to widen Swarthmore Lane along the eastern side of the proposed plat to accommodate on-street parking. Mr. Roufa responded to the Planning Director's report by stating that the plat depicted a square turnaround at the end of the street so that the proposed driveways don't cross each other and create a potential aggravated situation between owners in the future. The developer prefers to increase the size of the L-shaped turnaround, and would be able to provide a 10 foot perimeter right-of-way around the street. Mr. Roufa explained that visitor parking could be provided to the north of the town homes since the floodplain area can be used for parking. Mr. Roufa stated that the developer had not submitted a copy of proposed deed restrictions or covenants for the subdivision, but would assess homeowners for common area maintenance. After further discussion, Ms. Kreishman moved that the Plan Commission approve the Preliminary Plat for the proposed subdivision of three acres north of the Ruth Park Golf Course and west of Swarthmore Drive subject to the fOllowing conditions: 1. The name of the proposed street shall include the name "Blancha." 2. A ten (10) foot right-of-way easement shall be provided around all sides of the new street.