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COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 26, 2002 Community Development Director Grochala explained that the proposed extension of Street B easterly has been evaluated to determine its feasibility. The proposed alignment appears to allow the street to service the adjacent property with minimal potential wetland impacts. Staff is recommending that the curve radius of the street be modified to further minimize potential wetland impacts. Community Development Director Grochala stated the future extension of Street B will require the crossing of the St. Paul Regional Water Services (SPRWS) easement. SPRWS has reviewed the proposal and provided the City with the requirements that will need to be satisfied when the extension takes place. Based on their review the extension does appear to be feasible. Community Development Director Grochala stated the proposed temporary cul-de-sac should be extended easterly to abut the property line. The cul-de-sac des' should be modified to extend into Lot 3, Block 2, rather than Lot 46, Block 8, due to the larger uplea on Lot 3. A permanent easement will be required to allow a cul-de-sac to be constructe s ti ch time as the street is extended. Signage will be located at the street terminus incl' ture extension of the street. Community Development Director Grochala pointed ou at -t A is proposed as a large loop in the southern half of the development. While this sect :. two access points, they form the same intersection and create a situation similar to a long -de-sa Staff has evaluated other alignment options; however, it appears that these would cauonal wetland impacts. Staff has reviewed this issue with the Public Safety Department a to g ennial Lakes Fire Department and determined that there are no access concerns the proposed layout. Community Development Director Gro ised that one of the major discussions at the staff level is with regard to Street G locate treme south of the development and proposed at the cul-de-sac. Staff recommends the Street G be stubbed all the way to the southern property line for the purpose of a fut s ection to East Holly Street, which is identified as a future minor collector. There has ern expressed by residents about the possibility to extend Holly Street. However, that • • ct "extend Holly Street will not happen for some time since its condition would not permit c 'ng heavier traffic and because that area is shown to be a low density, unsewered residential area. He plained that development to the south would be needed to change the character and require the improvement of Holly Street. While these projects are not planned in the near term, it would be practical to reserve the option to connect this subdivision to Holly Street in the future. It appears that an alignment option is available that would minimize impacts to existing properties to the south. Community Development Director Grochala explained that in response to comments received by Rice Creek Watershed District, the developer is requesting a reduction in the City's standard street width to reduce impervious surface. The City currently requires a 32 -foot street width. The developer is requesting a 29 -foot width. Section 302 of the City Code states that the City Council may permit variations from the street construction standards. Staff has evaluated the request and determined that the proposed 29 -foot width would be sufficient to handle local traffic needs within the development. However, it does appear that parking would need to be limited to a single side to insure emergency