06-12-2003 Planning Comm. Minutes

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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION JUNT 12, 2003 sort ofcost-sharing arrangement Mr. hnnan might have with property owners abutting this section of Allan Avenue. Inman indicated that he would like to install a temporary cul-de-sac with a 25-foot radius at the end of Allan Avenue until such time as it could be connected with the extension of Leeward Way. The City Planner noted the recommendation of both his office and the City Engineer that as part of the platting process Mr. Inman be required to dedicate the east approximately 25 feet of these lots as right-of--way for Leeward Way. Tite Planner noted that the future extension of Leeward Way would straddle the Inman and Lancette shared property line. Therefore, eventually 25 feet ofright-of--way will be needed from each property owner for the extension of [.,eeward Way. The City Planner summarized the history of the piecemeal development of Leeward Way in this area and noted that the City has a thoroughfare plan for the area which contemplates the future extension of Leeward Way several hundred feet south terminating in a cul-de-sac north or LaBore Road. At this time Leeward Way ends at the Inman and Lancette properties, and to extend it to the south will require the cooperative development by both property owners. As far as City staff knows, the Lancette's are not interested in developing at this time. L-towever, Mr. Inman would like to develop two lots for his daughters. The Planner pointed out that Mr. ]nman can do this by improving Allan Avenue. He also noted that two lots is all Mr. lnman can develop without the cooperation of the Lancette's in a joint development of Leeward Way. The Planner indicated that given Mr. hunan wants to develop these two lots, this is the City's opportunity to require the dedication of 25 feet of right-of--way for Leeward Way as it would abut the two lots being proposed. The Planner further noted that Mr. Inman's engineer is objecting to the dedication of this right-of way. Lnman asked if the right-ot=way would become public land. The Planner replied that it would. lnman was concerned drat once he dedicated this land as right-of--way, anyone would have the right to walk on the land. Inman indicated that he has a large parcel of lend the affords privacy and he would like to maintain that privacy. The planner suggested That an alternative to dedicating the right-of--way now would be to plat the 25 feet as an outlot which would be transferred to the City as right-of way at the time Leeward Way is extended. Inman again stated that he did not want to give public access to the east side of these two lots. He questioned why the right-of--way had to be 5-