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Mounds View Planning Commission November 17, 1999 Regular Meeting Page 17 • curb cut would be helpful for snow removal purposes, and would present a much better design. Commissioner Johnson stated he agreed. He pointed out that a wider curb cut would benefit those residents with boats and recreational vehicles, as well. Commissioner Stevenson indicated that in the case of a joint driveway, this would represent 36 feet. Commissioner Laube advised that driveways could not be adjoined without approval from Ramsey County. Commissioner Stevenson stated he was referring to those situations where the driveways are joined, and one continuous curb cut is permitted. He explained those persons with a three or four-stall garage are still limited to twenty-two feet (22'), and possibly twenty-four (24') in the future. He stated that a thirty-six foot (36') curb cut would provide sufficient room for access to the garage, in the case of a continuous curb cut. Planning Associate Ericson pointed out on Page 4, the addition of Subd. e, pertaining to the zero lot line subdivision curb cut widths, indicates they are limited to eighteen feet (18') per dwelling unit, and if the driveways are joined, this represents thirty-two feet (32'). He explained that if it is the consensus of the Commission, this could be changed to thirty-six feet (36'), or if the Commission feels a forty-foot(40') width is more appropriate, they could indicate a twenty-foot (20') maximum width for each dwelling unit. Commissioner Stevenson stated a thirty-six foot (36') continuous curb cut width would be appropriate. Commissioner Johnson agreed, adding that separate driveways should be allowed at least twenty feet (20'). Chairperson Peterson inquired regarding the standard width of garage door on a twenty-two foot (22') garage. Community Development Director Jopke advised that sixteen-foot (16') doors are standard.. Chairperson Peterson stated he previously resided in a townhome with two driveways with a five-foot separation. He explained that the driveways were the width of the garage doors, and went straight back to the street. He commented that this was workable, and that configuration of the driveways in conjunction with the garage doors did not seem to be out of place. He noted, however, this would not be appropriate in the case of a three-car garage. Commissioner Stevenson stated he had no problem with permitting twenty-foot (20') curb cuts, however, he would not want to double that width to a forty-foot (40') curb cut. He inquired if they could amend the language to limit this to a twenty-foot (20') curb cut for a single driveway, per dwelling. He noted a single-family dwelling is allowed twenty-four(24'), and they did not want to penalize the residents of twin homes, therefore, they should at least allow twenty(20') feet. •