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Roseville Public Works, Environment and Transportation Commission Agenda Item Date: February 24, 2015 Item No: 7 Item Description: ROW Width Discussion Background: At the January PWETC Meeting, the subject of right-of-way/easement widths was offered specifically in regards to changing or vacating certain easements to allow for home expansion in "areas with pressure (e.g. High Density Residential Districts) that may be applicable for zero setbacks." Staff has produced a map of one area of Roseville showing lot lines and right-of-way widths for the roadways within that area. Staff will present this map along with some other information regarding setback requirements and allow the Commission to continue this discussion as to allow some clarification on what additional research may be required or what guest speakers to invite for a future Commission meeting. The City's standard right-of-way width for a local roadway is 60 feet. The intention is for the roadway to be centered within that 60 foot right-of-way, but many times development will occur such that the north half of the roadway developed prior to the south half, and the roadway has to be installed in the available right-of-way creating an offset of the roadway location. The 60 foot right-of-way width was established to provide sufficient width for uses including, but limited to, the City's standard roadway width of 32 feet, to provide space for snow storage, for the installation of public and private utilities, and the flexibility to add pedestrian facilities if the need arises. Current zoning ordinances require a 30 foot setback from the front and rear property lines and 5 foot setback from side lot lines. Recommended Action: Brief discussion Attachments: A: Right-of-way Sample Map