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SEP 1 2 2006
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Item #6Al. Discussion of North Black Cat Lift Station request by PW to be removed from agenda Ci~ ClerkeOffice
Item # 19 Cherry Lane Christian Church. Request to be continued to 9-19-06 due to site posting req.
Project: Cardigan Bay Subdivision Variance
Location: 5450 and 5500 Larkwood Place.
Applications: variance
Project Description: Larkwood Subdivision, the rural residential subdivision to the west and south of the
subject property, was developed in Ada County with access provided from N. Larkwood Place. North
. Larkwood Place is a paved local roadway that was not required to be improved with curb, gutter or
sidewalks.
Larkwood Place also provides access to 6 lots that are part of this development. Neighboring property
owners requested that the Cardigan Bay Subdivision lots not construct curb, gutter and sidewalk so that
the area would maintain its rural atmosphere. Both the ACHD and City Council were supportive of the
neighbors request. As part of the City's approval, you required that the Applicant obtain a variance from
this standard.
Staff Recommendation: approve; because the rest of Larkwood Place does not currently (nor will likely
ever) have sidewalks, staff believes that the variance does not grant a right or special privilege that is not
otherwise allowed in the district, relieves an undue hardship on the site, and is not detrimental to the
public health and safety.
Outstanding Issue(s) for City Council: none known
Notes:
Project: Cardigan Bay Final Plat
Location: 5450 and 5500 Larkwood Place, approximately Yz mile north of McMillan Road and Y4 mile
west of Locust Grove Road
Zone: R-2 and RA
Buildable lots: 28
Acres: 11.5
Gross Residential Density: 2.43
Net Residential Density: 2.66
Staff Recommendation: Approval; the final plat substantially complies with approved preliminary plat.
Outstanding Issues before Council: none known
Applicant Provided Written Agreement with Conditions: Yes