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Regular Planning Commission Meeting Minutes – Wednesday, May 1, 2013 Page 4 substandard design that met needs and didn’t hinder the health, safety and welfare of the 146 greater community. 147 Member Boguszewski observed a typographical error in Section 5.2.b of the staff report 148 related to the radii of a cul-de-sac. 149 City Engineer Debra Bloom advised that, per City Code, Section 1103.02.a, marginally 150 accessed streets routinely allowed for a 50’ right-of-way, specifically as addressed for 151 cul-de-sac construction. Ms. Bloom advised hat, while the standard design for a cul-de- 152 sac is 100’, when considering that this would only serve six (6) properties, and allowing 153 for proscribed impervious coverage and snow plowing, there had original discussions 154 about an island. However, Ms. Bloom noted that this created further issues, including 155 public green space and snow removal maintenance and emergency vehicle access. 156 When the Public Works/Engineering staff reviewed this application, Ms. Bloom advised 157 that the Public Works Director recommended an 80’ cul-de-sac, in accordance with City 158 Code caveats. 159 In referencing a drawing included in packet materials and labeled “Josephine Heights 160 narrative,” Member Boguszewski noted areas for concern. 161 Ms. Bloom concurred with the concerns outlined in that narrative; however, she noted 162 that with comments provided by the Public Works/Engineering Department, a revised 163 drawing was completed, and now provided for a 28’ wide street with parking on only one 164 side, and parking excluded on the cul-de-sac per City Code, and allowing for a 50’ wide 165 right-of-way. 166 Member Boguszewski also referenced Attachment A, a drawing showing a similar cul-de- 167 sac on Lydia with six (6) homes; and questioned if this development was larger, could it 168 support six (6) homes. Observing that there was a lot of available land, Member 169 Boguszewski questioned whether the developer could address the extra space. 170 Ms. Bloom offered to obtain that information from her office for reference and respond 171 later in tonight’s meeting. 172 At the request of Member Murphy, Ms. Bloom addressed standard parking stalls at 20’ 173 and spacing for intersections and parking off-street and on-street, again excluding the 174 cul-de-sac per code; drainage needing mitigation on-site, per code, with any run-off 175 addressed on-site for any new development and rate controls addressed by code and 176 watershed requirements as applicable. 177 At the request of Member Daire, Ms. Bloom clarified roadway dimensions, with two (2) 178 11’ drive lanes as identified for a marginal access street with no delineated parking lanes, 179 and parking allowed on one (1) side on a 28’ rood; with the diameter of the cul-de-sac at 180 80’ reviewed and approved by the City’s Fire Department for emergency vehicle access 181 for most rigs, except the largest rig, which typically wouldn’t be used in that area anyway. 182 At the request of Member Daire, Ms. Bloom referred concerns raised by a resident on the 183 south side of Lydia Avenue related to headlight penetration to the developer. 184 Applicant(s), Nathan Fair, Hanson Builders, 13432 Hanson Blvd., Andover, MN 185 Mr. Fair expressed his firm’s excitement for their first project in Roseville. 186 In response to the headlight penetration issue on Lydia Avenue, Mr. Fair advised that 187 their firm was more than willing to work with the neighbors and staff to find a resolution. 188 Mr. Fair noted that the firm was very amenable to work with neighbors for the project and 189 would be willing to add landscaping and vegetation on their property or add those 190 aesthetics to neighboring properties as applicable. Mr. Fair admitted that this was a tight 191 sight, and they were interested in providing buffers for all concerns. 192 Mr. Lloyd noted that the elevation of the street at the center of the cul-de-sac was 6’ 193 below the home and property owner expressing the concern with headlights; and based 194 on the grade alone should not create glare. 195