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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MAY 2G, 2004 that the Millers would either not have added on to their house, or would have placed the addition differently had they known of the potential to improve Nadeau Road. Blesener pointed out that placing the road connection on the north side of the Miller property is not financially feasible. Anderson pointed out that the Miller property is large enough that it could be subdivided if Nadeau Road is improved. Kueppers indicated that the property could be subdivided as it sits now without any additional road improvement. The City Administrator indicated that if the decision is to proceed with Option 2, the City would then need to have an appraisal done for the land needed for the additional right-of=way. That appraisal will include a before and after value analysis of the Miller property Fahey indicated that he supported the taking of 76 feet from the Miller property so that Nadeau Road would end up with a 46 foot right-of--way width as it abuts the Miller property and the Miller house would have a conforming front yard setback. Tt was noted that the pavement width for Nadeau Road would be 30 feet. Fahey indicated that the City has gone to a reduced right-of--way width when special circumstances exist. Kueppers indicated that the improvement of Nadeau Road does not add the ability to subdivide the Miller property as The property can already be subdivided. Kueppers indicated that he wanted to dispel the notion that the improvement of Nadeau Road adds value to the Miller property. Fahey indicated that the additional right-of--way is needed from the Miller property from a public purpose standpoint. Fahey pointed out that this public purpose is demonstrated by the input provided by the Burke Lane and Yorkton Ridge neighborhoods. Fahey indicated that the road connection to Condit Street for the Hidden Acres development makes for a better development, improves public safety access in the area, and results in a lesser impact on the quality of life for the neighborhood. Again, it was indicated that even though the right-of--way width would be reduced to 46 feet, the pavement width could still be improved at the City's standard of 30 feet. The Administrator asked if the Cow~ciPs intent was to take only enough right-of--way so that the Miller house would not become non-conforming. Fahey indicated that his position was to take ] 6 feet from the Miller property acrd err on the side of caution with regard to the setback issue.