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City Councii Regular Meeting — 09/25/06 <br />DRAFT Minutes - Page 12 <br />Discussion included radius of the cul-de-sac; right-of-way widths <br />at 42 feet; neighborhood characteristics; existing vegetation on the <br />parcel; rationale for private versus public roadway; emergency <br />vehicle access; parking along the roadway; PUD process <br />conditions and reviews by staff and other agencies (i.e., Rice <br />Creek Watershed District); creation of a homeowner's association <br />for maintenance of the private roadway; and tree preservation. <br />Public Comment <br />George LeTendre, 2121 W County Road B <br />Mr. LeTendre noted that his main concern was the private road, <br />questioning how many subdivisions in Roseville had private <br />roads; what the City's policy was related to private versus public <br />roads; future maintenance of the private roads, including liabilities <br />and risks; and why the City permitted private roads. <br />Mr. LeTendre opined that the size of lots exemplify the nature of <br />a neighborhood; and with development and subdivision of the <br />parcel into three parcels, rather than four, it would match the <br />character of the neighborhood. Mr. LeTendre further opined that <br />every inch of property didn't need to be developed; and <br />questioned the storm water management in the area with <br />additional development. <br />Discussion included topography of the lot; site drainage; and <br />desire of the applicant for larger lots and more privacy, thus the <br />request for the smaller private road, as well as noting the lack of <br />public need warranting expense of a public road. <br />Joel Chaney, neighbor on Acorn and County Road B <br />Mr. Chaney noted the character of the neighborhood and the <br />initial draw to the area; impacts of ongoing lot splits and visual <br />appeals; and the need for the City Council to have a preservation <br />mechanism in place to preserve larger lots within <br />Nancy Golden, 2226 Laurie Road W <br />Ms. Golden expressed her opposition of the project and <br />disappointment in the urbanization of former rural areas; and loss <br />of the neighborhood's uniqueness. Ms. Golden listed several <br />negative aspects of increased density, and opined that it would <br />ruin the entire concept of the street. <br />