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the length of their property. From an engineering standpoint, surmountable curb would function along this area. We typically recommend barrier curb at corners to keep traffic in the street and from cutting the corner short. While this property is on a corner, they are on the outside of the corner so this concern is not particularly applicable. The larger and more difficult question is if City ordinance allows parking of a boat in this area of the property and if surmountable curb is installed will the City be specifically accommodating an ordinance violation. The City Code Enforcement Officer will be providing a memo to further address and discuss this ordinance issue. The curb on the project will not be installed until sometime in July of this year, therefore a definite answer to this question is not needed at the assessment hearing. However, if the City Council feels that surmountable curb may be warranted in this case we would recommend that they direct staff to review the site conditions to determine if a real need exists and explore the ordinance impacts of the decision. Street Shift As in nearly all reconstruction projects the initial design assumptions include that the street will be reconstructed in nearly the same location as the existing street to minimize impacts to all areas. However, the individual existing site conditions often require deviation from the assumptions. Attached to this memo is an exhibit showing the existing bituminous street location (shaded area) and the new proposed curb lines. The street was shifted within the existing right -of -way approximately 5 feet from station 8 +50 to station 14 +25. The shift was required because the existing driveways to the southwest of the street were already very steep and once the street was lowered for the addition of curb several of the driveways varied in grades from 15% to over 18 The 5- foot shift will allow all the impacted driveway areas to be installed at 10% or less. The shift, while beneficial for the reduction in driveway grades of the properties to the southwest of the street, does require the removal of some trees and does reduce the boulevard area between the street and the homes to the northeast. The work and improvements are all within the existing street right -of -way so no actual impacts to private property will occur, however some residents may perceive a loss of their property due to the street shift. I will be present at the assessment hearing and can answer specific questions at that time, but felt that Council may find this background information helpful prior to the meeting. If you have any questions concerning this information, please call me at (763) 780 -0450 ext. 3. 10062 Flanders Court NE Blaine, MN 55449 Ph: (763) 780 -0450 Fax (763) 780 -0452 Memo.031711 -CC (Dianna Assessments) 3