Agenda - Public Works Committee - 02/19/2002

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P.W CASE CONSIDER INTERIM PRIVATE STREET POLICY By: Brian E. Olson, City Engineer Background: The purpose of this case is to give you information that was requested at the last month's Public Work Committee regarding the use of private streets. On January 15, 2002, Staff brought forth a proposal to implement an interim policy for the use of private streets. The consensus of the Committee was to talk to neighboring communities to see what they have done with private streets. At the annual City Engineers conference that was held at the end of January and at the Anoka County City Engineer's meeting that was also held in January, Staff had two opportunities to discuss the use of private streets with other communities. Here are the results of the communities that were polled (Anoka, Andover, Blaine, Coon Rapids and Fridley): · None of these communities have a written policy · All of the reviews are handled on a case by case basis · All were interested in receiving a copy of the implemented policy · Thought that the 150 - 300 foot length criteria would be a difficult goal · Anoka required the standard street width of 32 feet · Others allowed street width to vary between 24 - 32 feet depending on parking Recommendation: To adopt the attached policy to be used until Chapter 9 rewrite is complete. Committee Action: Motion to adopt the attached policy. Reviewed by: City Administrator Public Works Director PW: 02/19/02