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Commissioner Rolfe stated that it must be located in the right-of-way, whether referring to a sidewalk or a trail. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos discussed tl~e history of the ordinance and the need to get a somewhat flexible requirement in place until the whole issue can be addressed with the Chapter 9 rewrite. Commissioner Cook agreed the ordinance should have some flexibility allowing the City to consider developments on a case-by-case basis. It shouldn't be so stringent that be required to obtain what is in the community's best interest. eight-foot width was important to accommodate the varied traffic of joggers,' etc. Also, if the City were to be responsible for snow would be required to accommodate the equipment. He also felt be determined on a case-by-case basis depending on the area. 'ariance will felt the rollerbladers, width should Commissioner Droegemueller agreed that eight-foot however, when in the urban area with the smaller is perfectly easy for the homeowner to maintain,. should vary, getting larger on thoroughfares and 011 eight feet He felt four feet is 1 He felt the width Commissioner Anderson su eight-foot asphalt sidewalk ir also mentioned that this ordinanc existing the easemgnt. He five-foot' in the urban area and an He felt to make that distinction. He to new and will not be forced upon be one foot from the house side of asking the homeowner to plow a five-foot sidewalk. Commissioner D~ sidewalk is unnecess; }ecause the question of sidewalks on cul-de-sacs, stating a traffic isn't there to pose a safety issue. Commissioner Rolfe attractive.' He noted for curb stops. communities are using five-foot sidewalks and they are quite three feet from the property side of the easement is needed to allow Mr. Boos stated that MSA streets with trails are one foot off the property line, and there's no problem with them. Commissioner Dempsey inquired as to the initial purpose of the ordinance. Mr. Boos explained that the Council did not direct the draft ordinance, but it was initiated by staff because of problems occurring with high-density subdivisions. Staff felt-it prudent to examine this as part of subdivision design. An eight-foot width seems to be practical, especially when only on one side of the street; if a prospective homeowner doesn't care for sidewalks, they just select a lot on the other side of the street. Planning Commission-Park and Recreation Commission/April 18, 2000 Page 2 of 4 ! I i I I i I I I I I I I I I I I I I