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• <br />• <br />COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 28, 2002 <br />Mayor Bergeson opened the public hearing at 8:35 p.m. <br />John Landers, 7181 Sunrise Drive, stated he has a number of concerns. He stated he was unable to <br />attend previous neighborhood meetings due to his schedule. Mr. Landers stated in his situation, his <br />garage is too close to the street according to the setbacks and was built 25 to 30 years ago with a <br />variance. He explained that the end of the garage is 29 feet away from the blacktop and after this <br />project with a 32 foot wide road, the garage will be within Elm Street. He stated that he would have <br />no driveway left and asked the Council to consider some practicality. Mr. Landers stated he prepared <br />a letter to not be assessed since he is unable to attend any future meetings due to scheduled surgery. <br />City Engineer Studenski stated they met on Friday and these items have been red flagged. He stated <br />the improvements are confined within the current right-of-way so it does not impact any parcel with <br />regard to the need to remove or relocate a building. The street location has been approximated at <br />roughly six to eight feet and that will be fine-tuned through the plans°andl specifications and it could <br />be shifted somewhat. The utility locations are not expected to create an adverse situation on any <br />property that cannot be dealt with in the design. <br />Councilmember Carlson noted the trail in this area is on the north side of the road. Mr. Landers <br />stated it was discussed to put a trail on the south side well <br />City Engineer Studenski stated portions are currently on the north side and the south side. He <br />explained that the Comprehensive Trail and Park Plan -projects a trail on both the north and south <br />sides at some future time. At this time, the disturbed trail would be repaired and extended on the <br />south side to address safety of pedestrians-.`' e explained that for the most part the trail would only be <br />on one side of the street. <br />Community Development Director Grochala stated that on the west end of Elm Street, the existing <br />trail is on the north side. Then it jumps to the south side and the majority of the current trail is on the <br />south side of the road. As proposed, the plan would be to complete the trail on the south side of the <br />road. He presented a plan thatdentifed the location of the trail, noting that Mr. Landers' garage is <br />three to four feet off the right-of-way. He stated that this issue can be addressed further as the plans <br />are refined. <br />City Engineer Studenski stated the Landers garage is within three to five feet from the right-of-way <br />and these are preliminary numbers and measurements. <br />Mr. Landers stated he is unable to attend future meetings and asked where it stands and if his garage <br />will be knocked down. City Engineer Studenski stated staff is aware of Mr. Landers' situation and if <br />approved tonight he will contact Mr. Landers and stay in touch with him throughout the process. He <br />stated it will take several months to get to the final plans and specifications. <br />Mayor Bergeson asked Mr. Landers to leave a telephone number of times he would be available or to <br />• call in and check on progress. Mr. Landers stated he will do so. <br />21 <br />