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October 25, 1976 Page 4 <br />Councilmember Shelquist questioned the action taken by the Planning Commission on <br />the driveway variance. Admin. Achen reviewed the Planning Commission minutes and <br />their suggested requirements. <br />Councilmember Hodges questioned how far the driveway was from the property line at <br />the road. Mr. Widger stated that it is now three feet from the property line at <br />any point. He had to cut off about three feet at the house and four feet at the <br />road end. <br />MSP ( Shelquist- Baumgartner) that we approve the preliminary plat for Widger Addition <br />as presented on the preliminary plat, dated and received by the City on September 13, <br />1976. 5 ayes <br />At 8:40 p.m. Mayor Pickar recessed the regular council meeting and called to order <br />the public hearing on the extension of Knollwood Drive. Mayor Pickar explained that <br />the hearing tonight is just to see if the people are sufficiently interested in the <br />extension and whether the Council should proceed further. <br />Engineer Hubbard explained that Knollwood Drive is proposed to be extended from <br />Ardan south to within 200 feet of the Highway 10 right -of -way and end with a cul -de -sac. <br />This extension would be connected to Spring Lake Road from the west. Since at the time <br />of the report there was not adequate storm sewer, the road was to be raised so <br />that it would drain properly. Concrete curbs and gutters were proposed along <br />with filling in some property on each side of the road. This was before the <br />storm sewer report was finished. <br />Mayor Pickar stated that in April, 1975, the Council considered this project and <br />planned to send an inquiry to each affected property owner. The matter was post- <br />poned, however, pending completion of the storm water management study. The Payne <br />Addition plat has brought the matter up again for active consideration. <br />Charles Parker, 8040 Groveland, asked if all of the lots abutting this proposed <br />road would be cut in one -half. Engineer Hubbard stated that this could be done if <br />the home owners chose to do so. The abutting property owners would be assessed <br />if the improvement is made. <br />Atty. Meyers stated that sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water main and streets are <br />proposed which would be about $55 per front foot. <br />Mrs. Chestek, 8161 Spring Lake Road, asked if the property owners will have to <br />donate some property to the City. Atty. Meyers stated that some property owners <br />donate land and sometimes the City has to pay for it. Mrs. Chestek asked if the <br />house at 8145 Spring Lake Road would have to be taken out. Atty. Meyers stated <br />that the City may be responsible for damage to the house if the road is too close <br />to it. Everybody benefited will have to pay for the improvement, which may include <br />buying a house or paying damages. This extension is strictly a Council decision. <br />Engineer Hubbard stated that the report does not recommend removing any house. <br />It does suggest the road be shifted about 10 feet to the east of the property <br />centerline. Admin. Achen reviewed the preliminary report in which it states <br />that this extension would cause a minimum disruption to existing homes. The <br />house at 8245 Spring Lake Road would have a 30 foot setback. <br />Mr. Chestek asked if they would have to give easement over 15 feet of their land. <br />Atty. Meyers stated that it looks like all 60 feet comes from the lot to the south. <br />