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alternative road configurations, staff has decided that the proposed road configuration most . closely meets the City Code by providing future street connections and, over time, reducing the overall access points to Nowthen Boulevard. The current plan does not include a temporary cul- de-sac, which would provide a turnaround for the proposed development. One of the contingencies of approval recommended by staff is the installation of a temporary cul-de-sac and conveyance of an access easement to the City across Lots I and 2. The other recommended contingencies are receiving a rezoning to Planned Unit Development and compliance with the City Staff Review Letter dated may 24, 2006, revised June 23, 2006. City Engineer Jankowski advised staff has made a concession on this plat in allowing the right- of-way immediately adjacent to the county road to be reduced to 45 feet, instead of the typical 60 feet. The pavement width is proposed to be the standard 24 feet. Staff is comfortable with the reduced right-of-way because the proposed Helium Street right-of-way is adjacent to existing right-of-way for the County Road. The public right-of-way is a better alternative than the private road proposed at the sketch plan stage. Mr. Jankowski advised the proposed plat does not indicate a sidewalk on Helium Street; this is generally acceptable to staff due to the requirement to construct a bituminous trail along Nowthen Blvd NW. Mayor Gamec asked if two lots would still need to be eliminated if there were to be a bubble onto C.R. #5. City Engineer Jankowski replied both of the lots would be eliminated with the plan submitted. . Mayor Gamec indicated he agrees with one access out onto Helium Street. He asked how close the access is to the access across from Lord of Life Church. City Engineer Jankowski replied the distance is approximately 150 feet. Mayor Gamec stated he is aware that the church is trying to sell property; he would think this development would speed up the sales of the other parcels. Community Development Director Trudgeon explained the Stritesky's have approached both property owners several times and have been unable to work anything out. Councilmember Strommen questioned if there is sufficient right-of-way where the trail is located or if the trail segment could be lost when C.R. #5 is likely widened in the future. City Engineer Jankowski explained the requirement that developers put the trail on their property is a fairly recent requirement; previously the City allowed trails to be placed on right-of-way. When trails are connected to logical end points that go beyond the plat there is only the option of putting it in the right-of-way. Councilmember Strommen stressed concern regarding the trail and the likelihood that C.R. #5 will be widened in the future. . City Council I June 27, 2006 Page 10 of24 -26-