Agenda - Planning Commission - 05/05/2005

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P48 Case #2: Public Hearing on Improvement Project #05-23 Ebony Street and Utility Improvements between 137'h Avenue and Riverdale Drive Mayor Gamec closed the regular portio~n of the City Council meeting at 7:12 p.m. in order to conduct a public hearing. Public Hearing Mayor Gamec called the public hearing to order at 7:12 p.m. Presentation City Engineer Jankowski advised that three property owners had petitioned the City in 2004 for the extension of sewer and water utilities along a segment of Ebony Street between 137th Avenue and Riverdale Drive. In addition to the petitioned sewer and water improvements, Staff recommended several improvements, which should be undertaken in conjunction with this work. These improvements include looping the watermain between 137th Avenue and Riverdale Drive to improve fire flow capabilities and water system reliability, narrowing the roadway which is excessively wide, providing a bituminous overlay on the street because of the poor condition of the pavement, and adding concrete curb and gutter to the roadway since all surrounding streets have concrete curb and gutter. The Public Works Committee and City Council recommend sidewalk on one side of the street and that is included in the project. City Engineer Jankowski noted the feasibility report, schedule, financing and feasibility study. He advised that this information has been sent to all property owners involved and they were advised of the public hearing tonight. The total project cost is approximately $150,000 and about one-half will be funded from special assessments. The other remaining portion will be funded from the Sewer and Water Trunk Fund. The City Trail Fund will fund the sidewalk and the City General Fund will fund the concrete curb and gutter improvements. Citizen Input Vincent Clemens, 6741 - 137th Avenue NW, stated he lives on the corner of Ebony and this project is a long time in coming. He stated he hopes the project will be approved. Mayor Gamec asked Mr. Clemens if he is interested in subdividing his lot. Mr. Clements answered in the affirmative. Mike Anderson, Super Bowl, Parcel F, stated he is not in favor of the proposal because he is being assessed for something that he believes is. of no benefit to Super Bowl. He stated it may actually be a detriment because Parcel G is zoned commercially and may be rezoned into residential. He stated he is concerned a multi-family development will be constructed on Parcel G which would not be a good use next to a commercial establishment with late night hours and parking lot lights. He stated he thinks that would be a potential conflict of uses. City Council / March .22, 2005 Page 6 of 38