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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MAY 26, 2004 Street in order to provide for future compliance with the City's thoroughfare plan for the area. Without the dedication ofright-of--way from the north side of the Miller property, the City indicated it would not vacate Nadeau Road, but rather retain it for future access for the property to the west. Blesener indicated, therefore, that the Millers were aware of the thoroughfare plan and its potential impact on their property. Kueppers reported that he was not a part of those discussions. Kueppers further noted that the Hidden Acres plat could be approved as originally proposed by the developer (Option 3) without impacting the Miller property. Option 3 conforms to the City's requirements, therefore, Kueppers questioned the expenditure of City dollars for the Nadeau Road access. Fahey noted the significant concern that has been expressed by the Burke Lane and Yorkton Ridge neighborhoods relative to Option 3 and its resulting traffic flows. Fahey indicated that Option 2 provides for a greater good for the area resolving public safety concerns. Fahey noted that while a building permit was issued for the addition of the envy area for the Miller house, there is some question whether the addition was put on in conformance with the plan submitted. Fahey also indicated that in situations where City actions for the public good have resulted innon-conformities, the City has granted variances to the impacted properties. Fahey noted that it is not cost-effective to connect Hidden Acres to Condit Street with a road connection on the north side of the Miller property due to economic demands. Option 2 is a viable alternative the requires the acquisition of 20 feet of additional right-of--way from one property. Kueppers suggested that rather than acquiring the full 20 feet from the Miller property, that 10 feet be acquired from Miller and ] 0 feet from the property to the south. Blesener noted that he believes the original 30 feet came entirely from the property to the south. Anderson pointed out that acquiring the 20 feet from the Miller property provides for a better road alignment. The City Planner suggested that if the City acquire approximately 16.8 feet from the Miller property versus the full 20 feet, that the issue of the non-conforming front yard setback for the entryway addition is eliminated. The Planner pointed out that a full width street could still be improved on the approximately 48 feet of Nadeau Road right-of--way. Kueppers indicated that it was their position that they did not want Nadeau Road improved and the road connection for Hidden Acres should occur on the north side of the Miller house. The Millers are concerned that their front door would be too close to Nadeau Road. Again, Kueppers indicated