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sketches to illustrate why they think 26 feet wide is safe, with parking on one side. He stated that <br />the widest fire truck is eight and a half feet wide, and he demonstrated on the screen how cars <br />would have room to pass. He indicated they could debate all night, but the numbers prove the <br />narrower roads can be safe. He stated they were not proposing narrower roads because they are <br />cheaper, but because they keep in sync with the feel of the neo-traditional neighborhood. He <br />stated the streets are long and straight, and the developers feel that the look and feel on the 310 <br />days per year without snow is more important than building streets strictly for snow storage <br />purposes. Ite stated that there were four parking spaces for each unit, which should exceed any <br />need. He stated they were trying to maximize the green space, which is one of the reasons for <br />using narrower roads. <br /> <br />Commissioner Johnson asked if there would be parking on the 200-foot stretch of 24-foot wide <br />private road. <br /> <br />Mr. Kangas indicated there would be no parking anywhere in the association area. He stated a 32 <br />foot private road was not of interest to the developers, as they would make it a public road and <br />not have to maintain it if it needs to be that wide. He stated there was some miscommunication, <br />as they had intended to meet the requirements for tree preservation. He indicated they did not get <br />credit for boulevard plantings, which they had intended to use to help meet the requirements. He <br />stated they had heard from the City Council that the trees were very dense through there, and may <br />have reached their lifespan. Mr. Kangas stated the sloping was steep in some places and would <br />be a challenge. He indicated if the Tungsten connection is not required, they could save <br />additional trees. He indicated the neighbors have been quite clear they do not want the trail. <br /> <br />Commissioner Johnson indicated he could appreciate why the neighbors do not want the trail, <br />and asked if the developer could move it closer to the other lots. <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt stated he was not convinced there was a need for it. <br /> <br />Mr. Kangas responded that for the same reason the existing neighbors do not want it, they would <br />not be interested in putting it closer to the new homes. He stated it provides a nice connection, <br />but would not be a good idea when the lots are shallower than existing homes. <br /> <br />Commissioner Johnson stated they could get creative with where it is. <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt asked who was requesting the trail. <br /> <br />Principal Planner Trudgeon stated Park and Recreation thought it was a good idea and wished it <br />to remain. <br /> <br />Commissioner Johnson asked if the people who objected to the trail went before the Park and <br />Recreation Commission. <br /> <br />Principal Planner Trudgeon indicated they did. <br /> <br />Planning Commission/February 6, 2003 <br /> Page 12 of 26 <br /> <br /> <br />