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City Council Regular Meeting — 07/11/OS DRAFT Minutes - Page 14 Mr. Anderson expressed concern with eliminating parking, specifically for special events (i.e., his annual Christmas lighting display), while at the same time not wanting to lose mature trees. Mr. Anderson requested that the City Council consider a surmountable curb; preservation of the "country road" or rural roadway amenities. Mr. Anderson opined that there was no need to replace the roadbed, that it was good enough, and wasn't aware of any drainage problems. Mr. Anderson spoke to the historical nature of the original street installation; and objected to residents paying for park improvements when the entire area and City benefited from such improvements. Mr. Anderson furt�er opined that loss of trees on his lots would diminish the property's market value, questioned the City's ability to assess benefits to the property, and noted his intention to subdivide the property upon his retirement. Mr. Anderson requested a curb cut for his property, but did not want to meet City Code requirements to pave a portion of it, opining it would encourage trespassing. Discussion included the type of curb recommended by staff specific to Mr. Anderson's property; advantages and disadvantages of various types of installation related to design practice and policy, MSA standards, drainage, illegal parking on boulevards, permitting and length of time for parking variances for special events, and illegal gravel driveways without code variance. Kris Kuck, 312 S Owasso Boulevard (corner lot before RR tracks — second largest lot) Mr. Kuck opined that he appreciated Mr. Anderson's light display, but was not supportive of parking on the street; speaking in support of retaining the trees, cutting costs and omitting the retaining wall. Mr. Kuck was supportive of the sidewalk and street, even though his driveway and lot would be substantially impacted. Mr. Kuck noted that their visitors park on side streets; and he was supportive of the proposed urban roadway. Mr. Kuck opined that asphalt driveways and sidewalks would save money, and he favored a narrower road (28'). Roland Wells, 609 S Owasso Boulevard Staff clarified for Mr. Wells that staff was not recommending asphalt curbs, as was his misconception.