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• 021290 Planning Commission Letter February 18,2003 Page 5 of 5 My point in noting this is that, as noted in item 12 and Item 13, he is making issue of the road design, and if we had been given ample opportunity we could have made changes and provided information to more accurately reflect the submission that is being acted upon. At the January 29, 2003 meeting, it was personally asked of Mr. Marohn if there was anything else we could do to factually provide more data for his consideration of this submission at this meeting. He replied that there was nothing more for us to do. Item 14—We recognize the cul-de-sac is over 800 feet in length. However, because we have extended the road to the North boundary for future extension of the backage road,this has created the extra length. If we were just designing for our lots, we could have stopped the road at around 800 feet near the center of Lot 4, Block Two, and had Lot 5 and Lot 6 access the public road through 33 strips commonly referred to as flag lots, eliminating the longer cul-de-sac. In conclusion, we respectfully request that the Planning Commission approve this preliminary plat application with the condition that it be subject to the Commercial(C-1) zoning district, subject to road and erosion control pans, and subject to obtaining 1VMnDOT entrance-permit. As we find it: • The property is suitable for commercial development in its existing state. • The plat fits the existing area and pattern of development along the Highway 371 corridor of Pequot Lakes and surrounding communities. • Lot sizes meet or exceed ordinance requirements. • The development of a backage road system is the preferred and recommended method of service to the lots along the 371 highway corridor by the City of Pequot Lakes and MnDOT in this area. Sincerely, LANDECIKER& ASSOCIA INC. < A iCk S. La i,decker DSL/tmw 021290 Planning Commission Letter