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• • Oakwood View page 7 Tree Preservation: The applicant must submit a tree preservation plan showing the grading plan superimposed on the tree inventory. Streets, Access: The Anoka County Highway Dept. has informed us that no additional right of way is necessary for Ash St. (CSAH 32). Typically, the County's policy is to require dedication of additional right of way to total 60' from centerline. The road is 100' wide (50' from centerline). Anoka and Ramsey Counties have agreed to a 100' right of way on this road to minimize impacts on existing homes. Driveway to Group Residence: On the south, the plan proposes a driveway off the church entry drive to serve the group residence. This driveway is narrow (10' -12') and squeezes between a pond and the property line. It is five feet from the property line, the minimum required distance, and it must be paved with curb. There also must be a shared driveway easement to allow the new lot to use the existing driveway. This will be a condition of approval. As drawn, this driveway may not be workable. The curve is tight, and it may not provide adequate access for large emergency vehicles. This must be corrected prior to consideration by the City Council. Oakwood Lane Extension: On the north, the proposal includes extending Oakwood Lane to provide access to the ten residential lots. This will exceed the 500' maximum cul de sac length allowed by the street standards, Sec. 302 of the City Code. Oakwood Lane was created as part of the Woodridge Estates plat in 1988 -89. Oakwood Lane runs from White Pine Road on the north to the north property line of the church site. A sketch by the City Engineer in July 1988 envisions the road to continue south to Ash Street with connections both east and west. However, Woodridge Estates did not provide for the eastern connection and the church was approved in 1996, which blocks a southern connection. It still is possible to plan for a connection of Oakwood Lane to a future neighborhood road to the west. Oakwood Lane could provide a temporary cul de sac with a connection to the western property line. Land to the west is guided for residential development (medium density) and itt is very likely that it will develop in the future. The 20 acres immediately west of the church site definitely could support development. Land further to the west likely will be able to as well, though to a lesser extent due to wetlands. Oakwood Lane could provide circulation and neighborhood connections, running south to Ash St. or west to Baldwin Lake Road. This would avoid the creation of new, long cul de sacs and may be the last opportunity to create any circulation route to connect neighborhoods in this part of the community. The comprehensive plan includes a policy and a recommendation for such connections: 6. Provide complete street systems to eliminate isilated neighborhoods and dead -end streets and allow for interaction between neighborhoods. Transportation policies, page 36, comprehensive plan