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Bruce Westby November 17, 2015 Page 2 2. Parking Lane. We disagree that a parking lane is necessary and do not want the new road to include a parking lane. 3. Road Width. We understand that the bike lane may make the new road slightly wider than the existing road and want the City to make every effort to make the road width as close to the existing road width as possible. Therefore, please note that we disagree with proposals calling for a 36 - 38 foot road. We feel that a 30 foot road is both appropriate for the existing look -and -feel of the neighborhood and the least disruptive to existing landscaping and neighborhood aesthetics. 4. Lane Marking. We understand that the bike lane will require lane identification, such as a white line, .and we agree with that form of identification. However, we do not wish any additional road markings to identify center line or right lane marker on the road side opposite the bike lane. 5. Sidewalks. The topic of sidewalks was brought up in the meeting. We understand that sidewalks were not part of the City's proposal. We feel that sidewalks need not be considered in this road reconstruction project and want it to be known that we do not want to see sidewalks added to the Northfork development. 6. Safety. One additional topic of discussion in the meeting was public safety and how a wider road may improve safety. We fail to see the connection between road width and public safety and feel that a wider road may contribute to more safety issues, as individuals may drive faster on a wider road than on a narrower road. PROPERTY CONSIDERATIONS The property at address 16081 Andrie Street has the following items that the city should be aware of. 1. Lawn Irrigation. The property has eight sprinkler heads that run adjacent to the existing road curb. We understand that it is likely that the construction project will require relocation of the sprinkler heads. I want to make sure that the city repairs the irrigation system at no additional cost to us. 2. Mailbox and Post. The mailbox, post, and in -ground bracket will likely need to be removed prior to the constriction project and reinstalled one the project is complete. Please note, that the in -ground bracket is set in the ground using concrete and is a unique design for the existing post. If the in -ground bracket is discarded, then it is likely that the post will no longer be useful. Therefore, I urge the City to remove the mounting bracket prior to the start of the reconstruction project and provide it to me for safe -keeping until the mailbox is reinstalled at the completion of the road project.