HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 11-21-1995 SpecialMINUTES
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 21, 1995
A regular meeting of the Plymouth City Council was called to order by Mayor Tierney at
7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Center, 3400 Plymouth Blvd., on
November 21, 1995.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Tierney; Councilmembers Anderson, Wold, Helliwell,
Granath, and Edson.
ABSENT: Councilmember Lymangood.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Johnson, Assistant Manager Lueckert, Public Works
Director Moore, Community Development Director Hurlburt, Finance Director Hahn,
Park Director Blank, Public Safety Director Gerdes, City Attorney Knutson, and City
Clerk Ahrens.
ITEM 3 PLYMOUTH FORUM
No one appeared for the Forum.
ITEM 4 PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Tierney presented a proclamation to Bill and Rich Deziel recognizing the
30th anniversary of Hollydale Golf Course.
ITEM 5 APPROVE AGENDA
City Manager Johnson reported that a letter was received from Don Myron,
petitioner for Item 8-C requesting that the item be delayed for Council
consideration until December 5.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Granath, to approve the agenda with removal of Item 8-C to the agenda of
December 5. Motion carried, six ayes.
ITEM 6 CONSENT AGENDA
Item 6-B was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed as Item 8-C.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Anderson, to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried, six ayes.
ITEM 6-A APPROVE DISBURSEMENTS
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Anderson, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-706 APPROVING
DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDING NOVEMBER 9,1995.
Motion carried, six ayes.
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ITEM 6-C SCHERBER PARTNERSHIP PROPERTIES. RPUD FINAL
PLAN/PLAT FOR HOLLY CREEK 4TH ADDITION (95027F) (RPUD 92-1)
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Anderson, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-707 APPROVING RESIDENTIAL
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FINAL PLAN/PLAT FOR SCHERBER
PARTNERSHIP PROPERTIES, LOCATED SOUTH OF OLD
ROCKFORD ROAD AT 41ST AVENUE NORTH (95027). Motion carried,
six ayes.
ITEM 6-D SITE IMPROVEMENT PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT
REDUCTIONS
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Anderson, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-708 REDUCING SITE
IMPROVEMENT PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE, HEDBERG
AGGREGATES INC. (95006). Motion carried, six ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Anderson, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-709 REDUCING SITE
IMPROVEMENT PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE, OPUS
CORPORATION/SELECT COMFORT (95033). Motion carried, six ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Anderson, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-710 REDUCING SITE
IMPROVEMENT PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE, ZACHMAN
BROTHERS, INCORPORATED/TRENTON PONDS PHASE I (93095)
Motion carried, six ayes.
ITEM 6-E RECEIVE RECREATIONAL SPORTS FACILITIES REPORT
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Anderson, to receive the Recreational Sports Facilities Report and defer any action
until after the work sessions scheduled for November 27. Motion carried, six ayes.
ITEM 6-F RELEASE OF DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT FOR PARKERS LAKE
NORTH 7TH ADDITION (91103)
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Anderson, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-711 AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF
DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT, PARKERS LAKE NORTH 7TH
ADDITION (91103) Motion carried, six ayes.
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ITEM 6-G SET PUBLIC HEARING ON REFUNDING OF TAX EXEMPT
MULTI -FAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS FOR FOX FOREST
APARTMENTS
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Anderson, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-712 ESTABLISHING THE DATE
FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED PROJECT (FOX FOREST
APARTMENTS PROJECT) AND ITS FINANCING, UNDER MINNESOTA
STATUTES, CHAPTER 462C AS AMENDED AND AUTHORIZING
CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. Motion
carried, six ayes.
ITEM 6-H REDUCTION OF DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT FINANCIAL
GUARANTEES
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Anderson, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-713 REDUCING REQUIRED
FINANCIAL GUARANTEE, HARRISON PLACE ON BASS CREEK
ADDITION (94051). Motion carried, six ayes.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Anderson, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-714 REDUCING REQUIRED
FINANCIAL GUARANTEE, PINTAIL VILLAS ADDITION (93055).
Motion carried, six ayes.
ITEM 6-I RECEIVE PETTIION AND SET HEARING FOR VACATION OF
EASEMENTS IN HOLLY CREEK 3RD ADDITION
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Anderson, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-715 ORDERING PUBLIC HEARING
ON THE PROPOSED VACATION OF DRAINAGE AND UTILITY
EASEMENTS IN LOTS 4, 5, 6, 7 AND 8, BLOCK 4, HOLLY CREEK 3RD
ADDITION. Motion carried, six ayes.
ITEM 6-J AUTHORIZE EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR SANITARY SEWER
TO SERVE INVERNESS ADDITION
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Anderson, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-716 AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR
AND CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT
AGREEMENT. Motion carried, six ayes.
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ITEM 7-A VACATION OF EASEMENT IN PHEASANT TRAIL ADDITION
AND THE PONDS AT BASS CREEK ADDITION
Public Works Director Moore presented the staff report on the proposed vacation
of a drainage easement for ponding purposes within outlot A, Pheasant Trail, and a
drainage easement for ponding within outlot B, the Ponds at Bass Creek Addition.
He showed the location of the easements and stated that the easements will be
rededicated with the Ponds at Bass Creek 2nd Addition.
Mayor Tierney opened the public hearing at 7:14 p.m. No one appeared and the
hearing was closed.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, seconded by Councilmember
Granath, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-717 AUTHORIZING THE
VACATION OF DRAINAGE EASEMENT FOR PONDING, OUTLOT B,
THE PONDS AT BASS CREEK. Motion carried, six ayes.
Motion was made by Councilmember Helliwell, seconded by Councilmember
Granath, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-718 AUTHORIZING THE VACATION
OF DRAINAGE EASEMENT FOR PONDING PURPOSES, OUTLOT A -
PHEASANT TRAIL. Motion carried, six ayes.
Motion was made by Councilmember Helliwell, seconded by Councilmember
Granath, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-719 SETTING CONDITIONS TO BE
MET PRIOR TO FILING OF RESOLUTION NUMBER 95-717 AND 95-
718, DRAINAGE EASEMENTS FOR PONDING WITHIN THE PONDS AT
BASS CREEK AND PHEASANT TRAIL. Motion carried, six ayes.
ITEM 7-B VACATION OF EASEMENT IN COURTYARDS OF FRENCH
CREEK ADDITION
Public Works Director Moore showed the location of the proposed vacation of
drainage and utility easement in Courtyards of French Creek Addition. He said the
easement is no longer needed due to a new lot configuration and recommended
approval of the vacation request.
Mayor Tierney opened the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. No one appeared, and the
hearing was closed.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Granath, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-720 AUTHORIZING THE
VACATION OF DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENTS, LOTS 1, 2, 3,
AND 4, BLOCK 1, COURTYARDS OF FRENCH CREEK. Motion carried,
six ayes.
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ITEM 7-C OFF -SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE OF 101 LIQUORS.
INC.
City Clerk Ahrens presented the staff report on the application of 101 Liquors,
Incorporated, for a new off -sale intoxicating liquor license at 4130 County Road
101. She stated that this site was formerly licensed to Party Mart Liquors. An
investigation has been conducted and the license is recommended for approval.
Mayor Tierney opened the public hearing at 7:17 p.m. No one appeared, and the
hearing was closed.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Helliwell, seconded by Councilmember
Edson, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-721 APPROVING OFF -SALE
INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE FOR 101 LIQUORS, INC., 4130
COUNTY ROAD 101. Motion carried, six ayes.
ITEM 7-1) HEARING TO CONSIDER LIQUOR LAW VIOLATION FOR DEE' S
LIQUOR. 4000 ANNAPOLIS LANE.
Public Safety Director Gerdes stated that this is a continuation of a public hearing
that was opened on October 24, 1995.
Mayor Tierney reopened the public hearing to consider whether there are grounds
for imposing a fine, suspension, revocation, or other action relating to the incident
of underage sale of liquor which occurred on March 25, 1995, at Dee's Liquor,
Inc., 4000 Annapolis Lane.
Director Gerdes stated that on February 21, 1995, a letter was sent to all on- and
off -sale liquor establishments in the City, notifying them that the Police
Department would be involved in a liquor law sales violation project during the
month of March. Dee's Liquor store received a copy of this letter. On March 25,
1995, a 20 -year old male member of the Plymouth Police Reserves working with
Police Department members, purchased alcohol in Dee's Liquor from a clerk. The
sales clerk appeared in court and pled guilty to gross misdemeanor procuring
alcohol for minors. Director Gerdes recommended that a civil fine of $1,000 and a
15 -day suspension of the liquor license be imposed. He further recommended that
the license suspension be stayed for 12 months if no same or similar violations
occur.
Councilmember Wold asked about the recommended penalty in two previous
similar cases considered by the Council.
Director Gerdes stated that a $1,000 fine was levied in both cases, along with the
suspension. This recommendation -is consistent with the Council's action on the
two previous first-time offenders.
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Councilmember Wold stated that it is his understanding that staff could come
back to the Council with the recommendation to shorten the period of the stayed
suspension.
Patrick Dee, owner of Dee's Liquor, stated that he had submitted written
information to City staff regarding the store's carding policy. He stated that the
sales clerk who sold alcohol to a minor is being fined and information is placed in
the personnel file.
Tim Dee apologized for this event. He said it was not intentional and the
employee who committed the violation is now checking identifications and has
learned a lesson. He said it is very difficult when the owners are not in the store.
Mayor Tierney closed the hearing at 7:24 p.m.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Anderson, to levy a civil fine of $1,000 and a 15 -day suspension of the liquor
license. The license suspension would be stayed for 12 months. If no same or
similar violations occur during the 12 months, the suspension would be waived. If
another violation occurs within the 12 -month period, the Council would
automatically impose the suspension as well as establish a hearing for the
additional violation and possible additional sanctions. Staff can return to the
Council with a recommendation for reduction in the stayed time if the
establishment cooperates with the Police Department on this issue. Motion
carried, six ayes.
ITEM 8-A AWARD SALE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION TAX INCREMENT
BONDS
Finance Director Hahn stated that the City has advertised the sale of $7,665,000
general obligation tax increment bonds to provide financing for various
improvement projects within in the Tax Increment Development District No. 7.
He stated that this financing is required to make the improvements in a timely
manner, including the Peony Lane improvements. He stated that 13 bids were
received and recommended award to Dain Bosworth Inc. in the amount of
4.105420 per cent. He introduced Dave MacGillvray and Dan Nelson who were
present to answer questions.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Anderson, to adopt RESOLUTION 95-722 AUTHORIZING AND
AWARDING THE SALE OF, AND PROVIDING THE FORM, TERMS,
COVENANTS, AND DIRECTIONS FOR $7,665,000 GENERAL
OBLIGATION TAX INCREMENT BONDS SERIES 1995 B. Motion
carried, six ayes.
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ITEM 8-B ADOPT ASSESSMENTS FOR 1995 STREET RECONSTRUCTION,
PROJECT 501
Public Works Director Moore stated that on October 24, 1995, the City Council
held assessment hearings on the adoption of assessments for public improvement
projects concluded in 1995. One of the projects was the 1995 Street
Reconstruction Program. At the public hearing, ten property owners in the area at
the southwest corner of County Road 9 and Fernbrook Lane filed written
objections to the proposed assessments. The assessments were proposed in the
amount of $937 per dwelling unit. He stated that at the public hearing a property
owner spoke for the residents stating that since the twinhomes have a lesser lot
width, their assessments should not be the same as detached single family homes.
Director Moore explained that when the city established the street reconstruction
program, it was the goal of the City to assess approximately 30 percent of the cost
of the overall program to the benefiting properties. The remaining 70 percent
would be paid by the City from other funds. In order to ensure that no individual
property owner would pay more than the actual cost of reconstruction of the
street, the assessments for any individual property shall not exceed: a) the total
benefit to the property being assessed, b) the total assessments in the maintenance
district may not exceed the project cost for the maintenance district, and c) the
total assessment for the project may not exceed the project cost.
Director Moore stated that a majority of the streets in the reconstruction area had
to be partially reconstructed. The streets adjacent to all the properties which
objected required partial reconstruction. Staff has calculated the actual
construction cost for partial reconstruction in this district and it is $70.60 per lineal
foot of street. Applying this to a 40 -foot wide twinhome, the actual cost for
reconstruction is $1,578. The proposed assessment is $937. The proposed final
assessment therefore meets the criteria of the policy.
Public Works Director Moore stated that the policy was developed to consider the
amount of traffic that dwellings or businesses along the street generate. There is
no difference in the amount of traffic generated from an individual dwelling unit
single family detached) compared to an attached dwelling (twinhome). After an
area has developed, the width of the lot does not have a relationship to the traffic
generated for the single family uses along the street. Staff has also calculated the
total construction cost within this assessment district compared to the total amount
proposed to be assessed. The total amount being assessed in this district very
closely equates to the goal of the policy. Director Moore concluded that the
twinhomes receive the same benefit from the reconstruction of the streets in this
area as the single family homes. He recommended that the City Council adopt a
resolution levying a special assessment on the remaining properties in the amount
of $937 per property.
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Andrew Villalobos, 14310 - 40th Avenue North, objected to the $937 proposed
assessment on the basis of the size of his lot. He stated that other suburbs
including Saint Louis Park, Golden Valley, and Hopkins base their assessments on
front footage rather than on a per lot basis. He stated that residents like the new
streets, but their homes are more affordable and the assessment should be less. He
stated that City staff spoke about households having three vehicles. He stated that
in his townhouse area, most units have only two vehicles and some have only one.
He believes that more traffic would be created from households with three
vehicles.
Mr. Villalobos said that if the City assessed the reconstruction project according to
property size, a full-size lot would pay $937 and a twinhome lot half the width
would pay about one half of that assessment. He believes it would be fair if his
assessment was one-half of the proposed $937, or 30 percent of the actual
construction cost, which would be $473.
Mayor Tierney explained that the City has adopted a uniform policy for
reconstruction of streets throughout the city. The City Council has found that
policy to have served the City well because all people use all streets. The
assessment formula is more fair than assessing solely based on front footage.
Councilmember Edson asked how areas with condominiums have been calculated
under the policy. Public Works Director Moore stated that the same per unit cost
of $937 is used, but a ratio between lot area and number of dwelling units is then
calculated. The zoning requirements of the area, required lot area for each unit,
are considered in establishing the proposed assessment.
Councilmember Edson stated that these twinhome lots are about one-half the size
of a single family lot. He believes that the City policy of adopting assessments on
an average per lot basis is appropriate; however, on a per unit or per front foot
basis the City is not being consistent. He stated that these are multi -family homes
and should be treated similar to the condominium policy. He stated that people
who live in apartments are just as likely to own the same number of vehicles as
individuals living in single family homes. He believes the City needs to be
reasonably consistent. If a person lives in a condominium unit and their density is
four units per acre, they would be assessed only one half of this proposed
assessment amount.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember
Granath, to reduce the assessment for these twinhomes to one half of the standard
per dwelling unit amount.
Councilmember Edson explained that $937 is based on an average of two living
units per acre. These twinhome lots are about one half the size of those average
lots. He stated concerns that the assessment rate for a twinhome is higher than a
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condominium situation or a single family detached home situation when
considering the lot size.
Mayor Tierney stated that she would not recommend changing the assessment
amount for 1995 because it is consistent with other assessments adopted this year.
City Manager Johnson stated that the City is not trying to assess by acreage. The
intent of the street reconstruction policy is to assess per unit. He believes that it
would be a major shift to extend the concept of per acre assessments to these
single family dwellings.
City Attorney Knutson agreed that the City does not have a per acre assessment
policy for street reconstruction. He stated that if the City is considering a per acre
assessment formula, then issues like wetlands, unbuildable soils, and steep grades
need to be considered. He stated that the City Council has an adopted policy and,
to date, that policy has been found to fairly assess properties on a per unit basis.
He noted that the attached units and duplexes are within one tenth trip per day of
single family homes, so traffic is very comparable.
Councilmember Edson stated that his concern is that the City cannot justify why a
twinhome should pay more than a condominium unit. He believes that if this
assessment remains as proposed, then a condominium assessment should be $937
per unit also. He stated that perhaps the correct solution is to assess condominium
units at a full per unit basis, without discount for reduced lot area.
City Attorney Knutson stated that developing an assessment policy is difficult.
One of the factors that relates to assessments for condominiums is their lower
valuation. It is more difficult to prove full cost benefit from an improvement
project to a condominium than to single family or twinhome units.
Manager Johnson suggested that the City Council adopt the assessments as
proposed and that the Council Subcommittee meet to consider the street
reconstruction assessment policy as it relates to condominium units.
Councilmember Edson stated that, for example, 26th Avenue was assessed at
higher than $937 per lot because the lots are larger than the normal City lots. He
is concerned that the argument for a per unit assessment does not hold if the City
is adjusting for larger sized lots, but does not adjust for smaller lots.
Motion failed, Granath, Edson, and Wold ayes; Helliwell, Anderson, and Tierney
nays.
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MOTION was made by Councilmember Anderson, seconded by Mayor Tierney, to
adopt RESOLUTION 95-723 ADOPTING ASSESSMENTS, CITY
PROJECT NO. 501, 1995 RECONSTRUCTION PROGRAM STREET
IMPROVEMENTS CEDAR RIDGE PLAT ONLY. Motion carried, four ayes;
Edson nay; Wold abstained.
The City Council Subcommittee on the Street Reconstruction Assessment Policy
agreed to meet to consider assessment rates and the concerns expressed by
Councilmember Edson.
ITEM 8-C (6-B) STREET DESIGN STANDARDS (95057)
Community Development Director Hurlburt stated that late in 1994, Lundgren
Brothers asked for narrower streets in the Soo Line West project. The applicant
requested a 28 -foot street width design rather than the city standard 33 -foot street
width design. The City Council said that it could not approve the request without
receiving a study on narrower streets and related issues including pedestrian/traffic
safety. The Council directed staff to prepare such a study. She provided a report
which includes the background research as well as the Planning Commission
discussion and recommendation on the study. Councilmember Wold asked staff
to explain the difference in staff opinion related to alternative street design
standards.
Community Development Director Hurlburt stated that the Community
Development staff supports the proposed changes to the street design standards.
She believes the standards can be used to create more desirable neighborhoods.
The alternative design standards would be used in specific locations and not as a
blanket standard throughout the City. She stated that automatically requiring
sidewalks in conjunction with narrower streets would not necessarily serve a
purpose. On low volume streets that would be eligible for the narrower standards,
staff does not believe that pedestrians would utilize the sidewalks. If the sidewalk
is genuinely needed, the City already has the authority to require the developer to
build a sidewalk. In addition, a recent survey of Plymouth residents found the
majority of respondents did not want sidewalks in front of their homes.
Community Development staff further believes that parking should not be
automatically restricted on the Alternative A streets outlined in the staff report.
The City already has the authority to restrict parking on a case-by-case basis.
Some streets around both Armstrong and Wayzata High Schools have this type of
restricted parking. If parking becomes a problem, the City can address the
concern. In addition, staff believes that parked vehicles will force drivers to slow
down in residential neighborhoods.
Public Works Director Moore stated that the Engineering staff believes that when
the narrower street standards are used, sidewalks should automatically be required
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on one side of the street. There is a concern for the safety of pedestrians and
children in the streets. He believes that there will be conflicts between parked cars,
pedestrians and moving vehicles when the pavement width is reduced from 33 -feet
to either 28 -feet or 21 -feet. He stated that the Engineering staff disagrees with
Community Development staff on the parking restrictions. Engineering staff
believes that by restricting parking to one side of the street, conflicts between
oncoming drivers would be reduced. In addition, oncoming traffic should be able
to pass freely on residential streets without being forced to stop due to cars parked
on both sides of the street.
Councilmember Wold asked Director Hurlburt if there were any situations where
she could envision requiring a sidewalk or restricting parking on an Alternative A
design street. Director Hurlburt responded that there certainly could be situations
where this would be needed; however, it should be considered on a case by case
basis.
Councilmember Wold asked staff if the language in the proposed standards is
sufficient in order to require sidewalks or restrict parking if necessary. Director
Hurlburt stated that the authority is sufficient.
Councilmember Helliwell asked for a recommendation from the Public Safety
Department.
Community Development Director Hurlburt stated that Public Safety personnel
were involved in the early discussions on this issue. Those discussion were part of
the reason why staff concluded that the streets should not be less than 28 -feet wide
for sufficient emergency vehicle access.
Councilmember Anderson asked how this would impact Alternative B streets
which could be 21 -feet wide. Director Hurlburt stated that the provision for 21 -
foot street width would only be used in extreme cases, possibly to solve an
environmental problem.
Councilmember Anderson noted that one of the properties coming before the
Planning Commission in the Soo Line East development includes a proposal for a
21 -foot wide street. Director Hurlburt stated that is the developer's proposal.
This proposal will be evaluated by the Community Development, Engineering, and
Public Safety staff and a recommendation will be provided to the Council.
Public Works Director Moore stated that with the City's current street standard of
32 -foot width, parking is allowed on both sides of the street. This still provides
only one traffic lane if there are vehicles parked on both sides. He noted that
public streets are shared by vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians. If the street width is
narrowed, then the City needs to address how to handle those competing uses. His
recommendation is to restrict parking to one side of the street. He stated that
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sidewalks can also be required; however, they should be installed before residents
purchase the properties.
Mayor Tierney stated that she believes this proposal is workable when related to
the design of developments on a case-by-case basis. She noted the uniqueness of
the Ivanhoe Woods development.
Public Works Director Moore stated that the lots in Ivanhoe were over one
hundred feet in width. More recent developments are more dense, and the City
has not had any development in the last ten years similar to the Ivanhoe Woods
development. He stated the properties had 50 -foot setbacks, and there was not
much need for on -street parking with 50 -foot driveways. Director Moore stated
that the street design issues need to be decided by the City Council along with the
approval of the development; not after development approval.
Councilmember Granath stated that if the City adopts the alternative street design
standards, sidewalks and parking issues can be considered on a case-by-case basis
with the approval of the development.
MOTION was made by Mayor Tierney, seconded by Councilmember Edson, to
adopt RESOLUTION 95-724 APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO
ENGINEERING DESIGN STANDARDS FOR LOW-VOLUME
RESIDENTIAL STREETS (95057).
Councilmember Anderson stated there are residents concerned that if the streets
are narrowed, even more problems could be created. He has some concerns with
putting vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians in the same area. He cited 34th Avenue
as an example.
Community Development Director Hurlburt stated that 34th Avenue is a minor
collector street. The City would never consider reducing the width on a street of
that category.
Councilmember Edson agreed that the City Council needs to be very cautious on
how the alternative street design standards are used. He supports the alternative
standards; however, stated that the City Council needs to look ahead. There are
situations where a street may initially have very little vehicle use, but could serve
another entire development in the future.
Director Hurlburt agreed that each development cannot be considered in isolation.
The City needs to consider the land around it and whether or not it is developed or
when developed in the future.
Motion carried, five ayes; Granath nay.
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Motion was made by Councilmember Edson, seconded by Councilmember Granath to
adjourn the meeting at 8:37 p.m. Motion carried, six ayes. A4111z7
Laurie Ahrens
City Clerk