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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 12, 1990 Costa asked if the home at 298 Rose Place fronted on an improved road. The Planner pointed out that the home fronts on the unimproved right -of -way for Rose Place and access to the home is via a gravel driveway over the road right -of -way to Savage Lane. The Planner pointed out that Mr. Stewart's proposal is to access the new lot he is requesting via an extension of the driveway for 298 Rose Place. Drabik asked if the property owner at 298 Rose Place was granted a variance. The Planner thought that this home was constructed prior to the existence of the Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Stewart reported that the owner of 298 Rose Place is Joe Buche. Stewart informed the Commission that Mr. Buche put his driveway in at his own expense and takes care of all maintenance for the driveway. Stewart stated that he is proposing to extend the driveway to serve his lot and would share maintenance costs with Mr. Buche. Drabik asked if the City had any liability for a driveway that is on public right -of -way. The City Planner replied that the City Attorney has expressed concern about the City's liability since the City cannot restrict access on the public right -of -way. One of the Attorney's recommendations is if the variance is approved, Stewart be required to enter into a development contract with the City that defines the maintenance and liability issues. Costa suggested that the City improve the street. The City Planner reported that the previous City Engineer did not feel the street improvement would be feasible given the topography of the area. However, a cul -de -sac could be extended from Savage Lane up to the Stewart property. However, this would be expensive since it does not appear that the property on the north could be assessed for such an improvement. Page 2