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-70- should stay with the current setback requirements. He suggested that the street widths be associated with density. Councilmember S trommen inquired i f the Council would retain control over which standards would apply for each development. Principal City Engineer Olson replied that currently the only thing that is allowing the standards to be discussed is the PUD that is before them. Mayor Gamec stated that if the Council or the Planning Commission did not feel that what was being proposed was safe they could state what would be appropriate. Councilmember Cook stated that the City could make exceptions using the PUD process so he questioned why they wo_uld include additional standards in the ordinance. Principal City Engineer Olson replied that staff is looking for direction from the Council as to what is the absolute minimum street width the City will allow. Councilmember Pearson inquired if there was parking restrictions on one side of the street in other areas of the City. Street Supervisor Reimer reviewed which streets have restricted parking. Director of Public Works/Fire Chief Kapler stated that' they could Stay with the current standards, but Kant an exception with the Village of Sunfish Lake development because it is a PUD. Councilmember Cook stated that he would like to see the ordinance remain as is, but have the information available as standards for future PUD requests. Councilmember Zimmerman stated that the City has to treat all developers the same. Councitmember Elvig agreed. He felt that having the road width based on density' of being PUD would be appropriate. Mayor Gamec felt that they should use the standards as a guideline. Councilmember Kurak agreed that they should use the standards as a guideline for future developments without it being included in the ordinance. Motion by Councilmember C6ok, seconded by Councilmember Pearson, to recommend that the street standards presented by staffbe used as guidelines for future development. - Further diScussion: Councilmember Elvig stated that if the motion were to say PUD as opposed to all development he could support it. Councilmember Cook replied that by doing that the City would be forcing someone to go through the PUD process to have a narrower road. Public Works Committee/February 18, 2003 Page 4 of 9 I I I I I I I I I I I I I