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7. Right-of-Way (ROW) Width Discussion As previously requested by the PWEC, Mr. Culver presented information on right-of-way easements and possible vacations of some for home expansions that may be applicable for zero setback requirements (e.g. HDR's). Member Seigler, who had originated this request,provided examples of some corner lots without room for even a two-car garage under current setback requirements; or some lots too small for sufficient green space or unable to qualify for any expansion based on impervious surface requirements. As a GreenStep City, Member Seigler questioned if the City was being consistent in that designation while still requiring significant setbacks across-the-board; while not allowing those wanting to expand to increase the value of their homes based on those setback requirements. Mr. Culver noted that given the age of the community and much of its housing stock, there were numerous unique circumstances. Mr. Culver opined that part of the problem with easements was that since Roseville was developed without the majority of the lots properly platted, with many lot splits over and again, creating irregular properties over those years, it created many of the problems, since right- of-way and/or utility easements were not always provided. Mr. Culver noted that under current regulations, many of those lot splits would not be allowed today that would serve to avoid the very issues Mr. Seigler was identifying. Mr. Culver noted that this included the land use code that a property could not have more than 30% impervious surface. As suggested by Member Seigler, Mr. Culver spoke in support of a case study for his neighbor's property, not only as an example, but to perhaps find solutions or options for development versus the inability to develop in certain cases. Mr. Culver displayed a map showing rights-of-ways from one area of Roseville and actual variances of that width as an example of the variables. In addition, Mr. Schwartz advised that in some corridors the variable may not be as large as indicated on this map, as the map didn't always show actual platted rights-of-way widths in some instances. As an example, Mr. Schwartz noted that Roselawn Avenue, originally a Ramsey County Road, had an initial standard of 66', then another 10' was added to each side; with some county roadways actually at 86', and others allowing for 49.5' on each side of the center (e.g. Lexington Avenue and Rice Street) after replatting. At the request of Member Felice, Mr. Culver clarified the difference in rights-of- way and easements. Mr. Culver explained that a right-of-way was typically platted and publically owned, either dedicated or purchased, with private property extending up to that right-of-way. Mr. Culver advised that an easement essentially provided the same rights, but it was a portion of encumbered private property. Mr. Culver noted that generally setback rules generally are measured off Page 13 of 19