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Tim Gladhill <br />From: Jeff Katers <br />Sent: Thursday, April 8, 2021 2:40 PM <br />To: Tim Gladhill <br />Subject: Response to Williams Woods Proposal <br />Tim, <br />The Police Department has concerns about this proposed development, specifically the extraordinary length of the cul <br />de sac and the single point of entry/exit to this development. The proposed cul de sac length is more than double <br />allowed by city code. The police department and other first responders (Fire, EMS, Gas/Electric utilities) have a need to <br />have more than 1 accesses to areas. <br />If the roadway is completely unpassable nearest 175th ave, how do you propose we get first responders to the other <br />residents 1/5 of a mile north? Police can achieve this by foot, but that is a long length to bring a stretcher or remove a <br />patient for EMS. We have responded to many calls for service in areas where roadways have become completely <br />impassible in Ramsey. Some examples are: fires, floods, downed power lines, downed trees, natural gas explosions, <br />vehicle crashes, trains blocking, etc. Thankfully, a majority of these calls have had another route of access. <br />If we can be assured the 9 homes are the only homes that will ever be built on this roadway the length of the cul de sac <br />might be more feasible. The concern is with potential future development with the larger two parcels on the north end <br />and their future use. It is not safe for a subdivision with multiple homes to have 1 vehicular point of entry exit. <br />My concerns are the same public safety concerns as with Bowers Dr. What is the Public benefit for not connecting this <br />road to another existing roadway? I believe connecting roadways is also a requirement of city code (117-614): <br />Sec. 117-614. Subdivision design standards. <br />(a) General requirements. The planning commission in its review of a preliminary plat shall determine whether the proposed <br />subdivision is in conformity with this Code and shall take into consideration the requirements of the community and the <br />best use of the land. Particular attention shall be given to the arrangement, location and widths of streets, drainage and <br />lot sizes and arrangements. <br />(b) Street plan. <br />(1) <br />The arrangement, character, extent, width, grade and location of all streets shall conform to the approved <br />standard street specifications and all applicable sections of this Code. All streets shall be paved with concrete or <br />bituminous surfacing. <br />(2) The arrangement of streets in new subdivisions shall connect to adjacent street stubs and provide future street <br />stubs to adjoining areas. In instances where a stub street abuts an undeveloped parcel, it is the stated intention of <br />the city to connect streets with the adjoining parcel for development. In the interim, the stub streets shall have a <br />sign stating that the stub street is a future through street. <br />� Z'attra <br />7effxaters <br />Patiae Chief C th• of 3 L1 i 3 ' <br />7550 5unwcad DcnE h�4 <br />F�+ Ery'. 1N 55303 <br />763427-i S12 ( ice Dept) <br />75342' 2361 (Fax) <br />skates.!.' ciTvofimsev.cou <br />PNitre.IFSssian- Iv protect and serve with ro. rage, integrity and honor. <br />1 <br />