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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 22, 2003 Fahey noted that the general idea is to vacation excess right-of-way and put property back on the tax rolls. Therefore, he suggested that the vacation extend from Savage Lane to Morrison Avenue. The Administrator agreed that that was an option. He noted that determining the location of the pavement within the right -of -way prior to taking action was a good one. The Administrator also noted that in this particular situation the west end of Rose Place is undeveloped given the steep hill in this area. Therefore, the hill could become a defining point for determining the distance for the vacation. Blesener asked what impact the vacation would have on the Buche driveway. Fahey suggested that the City Attorney research the history of the property determining where the right -of -way came from. He also suggested that the City Engineer to a site inspection and determine the location of the pavement as well as the Buche driveway in relation to the right -of -way. Fahey asked Derek Anderson why he would prefer to have five feet of right -of -way vacated on either side of Rose Place. Derek Anderson replied that the five feet of additional property would provide him with more options should he ever want to expand his garage. Joe Buche indicated that he, too, would prefer that the five feet of right-of- way be vacated on either side of the street. Derek Anderson indicated that in clearing his land, Mr. Roberto cut down a tree that fell and knocked down two trees on the City's right -of -way. Derek Anderson stated that these trees provided screening for his property and he would like them to be replaced. Derek Anderson also asked for assurances that no additional clearing of the right -of -way would occur. Fahey pointed out that the City does not require the screening of one residential house from another. Fahey also noted that the City does not favor the planting of trees within the road right -of -way. Typically road rights -of -way are kept clear of trees. Derek Anderson indicated that these trees were a screening issue for him and suggested that if they City prefers they not be replaced on the right -of- way, that Mr. Roberto plant them on Derek Anderson's property. Joe Buche, Jr. pointed out that there is a thick area of screening on the right -of -way and asked what would prevent N[r. Roberto from removing more trees in this area. Fahey again stated that trees in any portion of a road right -of -way are inconsistent with its intended use. 7