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e e e ~ ~J I~ ~ 1 IJ1! If'J U Arden Hills plannin~ Commission - March 3, 1999 11 that it would eliminate the through street alignment while still providing adequate access and a currently acceptable standard of road for the future. He expressed his belief that the through street alignment would be the best option; however, considering the comments of the residents, he was willing to compromise with the double cul-de-sacs. Commissioner Galatowitsch asked why the north end could not be left as a straight street with a dead-end. Commissioner Baker stated that this option was not realistic when considering future development. Commissioner Galatowitsch noted that the cul-de-sac would be to provide access to the properties only if the land were divided. Commissioner Baker indicated that when the property is proposed to be divided this issue would need to be revisited. By changing the Official Map to a future cul-de-sac, this allows the rnap to be in place in order to prevent the concerns presented by Staff. He noted that the cul-de-sac would not built at this time. Commissioner Galatowitsch reiterated that if the current turn around situation is not a problem for the residents t9 the north, she could not see why it would be a problem in the future. She stated that the appearance of the two cul-de-sacs being so close together is unusual. She reiterated that a vehicle could possibly jump the curbs to access the adjoining cul-de-sac. She expressed her belief that, while cul-de-sacs are a good option, constructing one on the northern portion would not, enhance any future development and will only infringe on the surrounding properties. Commissioner Baker stated that he could not accept the northern street being left as a dead-end when the current City Map has a workable solution. He reiterated that if the Official Map is incorrectly redrawn now, it could potentially be costly to the City in the future. Acting Chair Nelson agreed that a plan must be in place as to the future status of the street. He stated that the road must either end where it does now, or continue down to the south edge of the Bachman property. Commissioner Galatowitsch stated that she would prefer for the road to be extended to the south edge of the Bachman property and dead-end. Commissioner Galatowitsch asked what would prevent Mr. Bachman from requesting to construct a cul-de-sac as depicted in Option B in the future. She noted that it would not be any more difficult todaY than it would be years from now to acquire the land on the Hanson property. Acting Chair Nelson noted that the home on the lower left portion of the Hanson property has not yet been built and selecting Option B would prevent the home from being built too close to the road. Commissioner Gatatowitsch pointed out that the purpose of a cul-de-sac is to provide access to homes around the circle. A cul-de-sac at the end of the northern road would only provide access to the same two properties that currently access the straight street. Acting Chair Nelson reiterated that the City rnust plan for a road system that will work years down the road. Commissioner Dl\chenes noted that the primary purpose for a cul-de-sac at the north end is to provide ample access for large trucks and service vehicles. She stated that part of the development process is to improve what is currently in place. She indicated that she approves of