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inquired if they were referring to alleyWays. Councilmember Cook replied yes. Assistant Director of Public :Works Olson explained that all townhome developments are now required to have a main public thoroughfare through the development so the City would no longer have a situation where there would be all private roads within a development. Chairperson Elvig replied that that maY be the case, but he could still think of reasons why there should be sidewalks onprivate roads within medium to high-density developments. Staff requested more time to work ion the issue further. Motion was withdrawn. Motion to table action relating to the requirement of sidewalks on private roads within a medium or higher density development. Motion to recommend to CityCoUncil that where feasible a trail should be constructed two feet within the property line and where it is nOt feasible the trail should be constructed two feet within right of Way from the property line. Action: Ratify the recommendation of the Public Works COmmittee. CASE #8 CONSIDER ENcROA~CHMENT PROCEDURE FOR BUILDINGS IN RAMSEY TOWN CENTER Background: Staff explained that the Ramsey Town Center retail areas have been set up to have the buildings close to the right of way lines. The zoning code specifically requires most buildings to be within 0 - 5 feet of the front lOt line to create a more urban look to the development. Plans for the first building in RTC 3rd addition have been submitted for review. The plans show canopies extending into the street right of way. The lowest edge of the proposed canopies is 10 feet-abov? the sidewalk. Public works maintenance staff has indicated this should be adequate clearance for any equipment they would use to remove snow or maintain the right-of-way. Minneapolis standards were mentioned several times during discussions with the developer regarding the proposed encroachments. Staff has researched the Minneapolis requirements and offers the following comments. The ordinance is being revised, these comments reflect the existing procedure since the timing of adoption of the revisions is not specified. A permit is required for any portion of a building that encroaches into the right- of-way either aboveor below groUnd. · Insurance must be maintained by the owner of the building while the encroachment is in place, a lapse in insurance will be grounds for initiating the process of revoking the permit and removing the encroachment. · Doors may not project more than 4 inches when fully open.