Minutes - Public Works Committee - 10/17/2006

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the parcels acquired by Mr. Peterson and the possible subdivision. Mr. Jankowski indicated Mr. Peterson has approached the City Planning Department with a request for consideration of platting certain lots; in consideration of that Mr. Peterson would dedicate right-of--way for 167tH Avenue. Mr. Jankowski noted there are some issues with the platting process that would require variances. Chairperson Elvig noted this will be an MSA route and inquired about the speed the turn in the alignment would allow. City Engineer Jankowski indicated if the center of this area develops as urban, which is the vision, they would want to be sure that the speed limit is 30 or 35 mph. Mr. John Peterson, Oakwood Land Development, stated he believes the road was designed for a 35 mph speed limit, which he needs to confirm. His goal is not to create new lots or new houses; he is simply trying to give the City the right-of--way and secondly to make the lots of the three existing houses normal City sewer and water lots; the balance of the land could be outlots that could be incorporated into other developments. The three existing houses are being rented and he would like to be able to sell them as owner occupied homes. He indicated there is one house in the proposed road alignment that would need to be taken down. Chairperson Elvig noted the variances and lots would be more of a policy issue for the Council to consider. As far as the route for the road, this is the best alternative he has seen short of having to displace a lot of people. Public Works Director Olson indicated there is currently a 66 foot drainage and utility easement in place, but there is not a road easement, which is needed to build the road. This would be an MSA road, which would require the right-of--way to be a little wider than shown. The other concern is that the lot shown on Jaspar Street assumes that land can be vacated and dedicated back to Oakwood Land Development. Assistant Community Development Director Frolik advised if this project proceeds there will be several zoning issues to address. Councilmember Cook stated this is a good project and well worthwhile. From the standpoint of the Public Works Committee the project should proceed. Mr. Jim Overtoom, resident, stated this is a great concept to make this a safer area and calm the traffic. Consensus of the Committee was to move the 167th Alignment forward and pursue it as a plan. Whistle Free Zones Councilmember Cook indicated he received a call from a resident in Northfork regarding three or four residents that are working together to try to get an upgrade at the Alpine Drive Railroad Public Works Committee /October 17, 2006 Page 9 of 11