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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 15, 2001 Theis indicated that he understands Otto's concern, but pointed out that he is not changing the situation, he is just extending what currently exists another 87 feet. Knudsen asked if Theis read the Planner's report and the recommendation for a temporary turn- around at the end of the Leeward Way extension. Theis replied that he did and indicated that he would be willing to install some sort of turnaround. Knudsen asked how a temporary turnaround would happen. The City Planner indicated that the street pavement would be installed down the middle of the right -of -way. In the last fifteen feet or so the pavement could flair out to provide a temporary turn- around area. This extra pavement could then be removed at the time Leeward Way is extended. The City Planner also pointed out that when Leeward Way is extended to the south, it will jog slightly to the east to line the street up to straddle the common property line for 785 and 791 LaBore Road. Jason Larson, 3035 Leeward Way, indicated that he purchased his home because it was located on a dead -end street and indicated that he would like to see Leeward Way remain as such. Keis pointed out the potential for the street to extend further south and have a connection to Allen Avenue. Roycraft stated that he did not like the temporary turn - around situation at the end of Leeward Way. He pointed out that during the winter, the turn around area becomes smaller with snow storage. Debby Lancette, 791 LaBore Road, asked about assessments for the road improvement. The City Planner replied that the street extension proposed by Mr. Theis would be paid for by him. The Planner noted that at the time the property to the south is developed, the benefiting property owners would pay the cost of the street extension at that time. Debby Lancette pointed out that a property owner of a lot on Allen Avenue had wanted to develop his lot, and the Council indicated that they would not allow a dead end street to service this lot. The City Planner indicated that the situation was that the property owner wanted to serve his lot with a driveway on the street right -of -way. The Code requires that City lots front on an improved street, and the property owner on the other side of the right -of -way was not in favor the street improvement. The Planner further pointed out that Code restricts the length of cul -de- sacs to 500 feet in length. Because the Leeward Way cul -de -sac is a Page 22