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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 22, 1995 have indicated that they will give the City the right- of-way necessary for the street improvement. Scalze pointed out that that would be a smaller piece than what is necessary for the cul-de-sac. Scalze pointed out that when the Magnuson's purchased their property they were aware that the Jackson Street right- of-way existed. They currently have trouble maneuvering a boat in and out of their property, and that would be resolved if the street were improved. Morelan felt that the Magnuson's should not have assumed a road would be improved on a 33 foot right-of- way. Fahey stated that he would support locating the cul-de- sac in a way that would equally impact the Morelan, Tima, and Magnuson properties, or all on the Morelan property with a variance so that the developable lot is in the same situation as if the street went through. Morelan indicated that if the cul-de-sac option works out setback-wise and a variance is granted so that the lot could be developed in the same manner as it could be today, then he would dedicate the easement at no cost to the City in return for the City's vacating 7 feet of the Jackson Street road right-of-way. The City Planner reported that the subdivision ordinance requires 50 feet of right-of-way for newly platted, residential streets. A variance to this ordinance provision requires a simple majority of the Council. The City Attorney replied that he would verify this information. The City Planner felt that the Planninq Commission should first review a variance from street standards and make a recommendation. Fahey indicated that the issue should be referred to the Planning Commission for a recommendation, and the City Attorney should confirm the Planner's statements about the majority vote. Fahey also suggested that the neighborhood should be advised that the Planning Commission will be considering this issue. 27