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~~~~y ---- Arden Hills Plannin~ Commission - March 3. 1999 8 which creates a safety issue. A resident in the audience indicated that the school buses do not come down the ro.ad at this time. e Mr. Everlz stated that in his neighborhood where there are two cul-de-sacs, the school kids are picked up and dropped off at the end of the cul-de-sacs. Commissioner Baker noted that the proposed cul-de-sac would be 600 feet long and this would be too long for children to walk, particularly in the wintertime. Acting Chair Nelson confirmed that the original proposal for the cul-de-sac had depicted a 50- foot radius. Ms. Randall stated that this was correct. Commissioner Galatowitsch stated that she did not understand why the cul-de-sac to the north would have to be included in the change to the Official Map. She pointed out that a cul-de-sac to the north would not serve any additional residents unless Mr. Bachman were to develop his land. Acting Chair Nelson explained that the City rnust have a plan in place in order to be prepared for future development. Ms. Randall concurred and noted that, if the status of the northern cul-de- sac were not determined, Mr. Bachman would have the right to construct a building in the way of a future street. If, in the future, the property was to be subdivided and a cul-de-sac was required, no land would be ,dedicated for its construction. This would result in the City being required to acquire additional property. Commissioner Galatowitsch asked why the current dead-end for a straight through street would _ not be acceptable. Ms. Randall stated that the Official Map currently depicts a through street ,., alignment. If the Planning Commission were to recommend denial of the case and not approve another option, this would result in the Official Map remaining as is. Acting Chair Nelson asked if Commissioner Galatowitsch had been suggesting a hybrid cuI-de- sac to the south ap.d a dead-end at the northern portion. Commissioner Galatowitsch stated that this was correct. She reiterated that she could not see how a cul-de-sac to the north would serve any additional properties. Commissioner Galatowitsch noted that if a cul-de-sac were constructed on the Bachman property it would infringe on the Hanson property that already has access off a straight street. If the northern cul-de-sac were turned around it would infringe on the Josephine property as well as the Hanson property. .... She indicated that, if there are no concerns for large vehicles, there might not be a need for a cul~de-sac. Acting Chair Nelson suggested that the dead-end could be brought down further to allow access to lots six and seven. Mr. Everlz stated that lots two, three, four and five, as shown on the Official Map, are not consistent with the neighborhood due to their size and the slope of the land. Additionally, the two accesses onto Lexington Avenue are not acceptable. He suggested that the proposed configuration of three lots, with only one accessing Lexington Avenue, would fit better with the neighborhood. Acting Chair Nelson noted that what Mr. Evertz described is similar to the arrangement of option A. e