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1 1 1 119 PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD June 12, 1985 Page Two JOHN DAVIDSON - STREET STANDARDS, STREET LIGHTING, CULVERTS, DITCHES City Engineer John Davidson was present, as requested by P & Z, to discuss the items above. He presented overhead transparencies show- ing the usual standards used in different parts of the City for street widths. The question of street standards rose some time ago during P & Z meetings when members questioned narrower than usual streets in the West Oaks area and also Reiling Road. The Board also felt that discussing these issues would also help in reviewing the Compre- hensive Plan. Although the P & Z Board has since been asked to take no action at this time on the Comprehensive Plan, Mr. Davidson had come prepared to discuss these issues as requested. Mr. Davidson pointed out that the City at this time has no design standards included in the City ordinances with regard to streets. Generally, local (urban) streets would be 32' wide; collector (permanent) streets would -be 45 -46' wide; rural (temporary) streets would be 24' of blacktop with unpaved width on each side as feasible to allow for future improvement. Mr. Davidson also stated that the most logical place to make a division between rural and urban stand- ards would be at approximately the five acre lot size zones, however, quite often other factors need to be considered. The Reiling Road situation occurred due to the fact that wetlands needed to be circumvented, drainage and easement limitations needed to be taken into consideration. For these reasons, from an engineer- ing standpoint the street was constructed at less than the usual 32' width. The same reasons hold true for Carl Street. Mr. McLean voiced his concern that at the time of the Carl Street variance from usual street width, the P & Z Board should have been made aware of this situation, since the change altered the plat. Mr. Davidson said this recommendation was acted upon by the Council. The incidences of narrower streets in the Sherwood Green and West Oaks areas took place under other City Engineers, therefore Mr. Davidson was unable to answer why these situations were accepted. Jan Klaus joined the meeting at 7:20 P.M. Richard Goldade joined the meeting at 7:25 P.M. Mr. Davidson also mentioned that he has recommended to Council that the Fourth Avenue (state aid road) be constructed with 24' of black- top and 10' unpaved on either side. At the time this street would become urban rather than rural, state aid funds can be used to up- grade. Mr. Davidson recommended that the City adopt engineering standards, such as a booklet he presented, which would cover - street standards, etc.