HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000042_pg302October 25, 1976 Page 4
Councilmember Shelquist questioned the action taken by the Planning Commission on
the driveway variance. Admin. Achen reviewed the Planning Commission minutes and
their suggested requirements.
Councilmember Hodges questioned how far the driveway was from the property line at
the road. Mr. Widger stated that it is now three feet from the property line at
any point. He had to cut off about three feet at the house and four feet at the
road end.
MSP ( Shelquist- Baumgartner) that we approve the preliminary plat for Widger Addition
as presented on the preliminary plat, dated and received by the City on September 13,
1976. 5 ayes
At 8:40 p.m. Mayor Pickar recessed the regular council meeting and called to order
the public hearing on the extension of Knollwood Drive. Mayor Pickar explained that
the hearing tonight is just to see if the people are sufficiently interested in the
extension and whether the Council should proceed further.
Engineer Hubbard explained that Knollwood Drive is proposed to be extended from
Ardan south to within 200 feet of the Highway 10 right -of -way and end with a cul -de -sac.
This extension would be connected to Spring Lake Road from the west. Since at the time
of the report there was not adequate storm sewer, the road was to be raised so
that it would drain properly. Concrete curbs and gutters were proposed along
with filling in some property on each side of the road. This was before the
storm sewer report was finished.
Mayor Pickar stated that in April, 1975, the Council considered this project and
planned to send an inquiry to each affected property owner. The matter was post-
poned, however, pending completion of the storm water management study. The Payne
Addition plat has brought the matter up again for active consideration.
Charles Parker, 8040 Groveland, asked if all of the lots abutting this proposed
road would be cut in one -half. Engineer Hubbard stated that this could be done if
the home owners chose to do so. The abutting property owners would be assessed
if the improvement is made.
Atty. Meyers stated that sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water main and streets are
proposed which would be about $55 per front foot.
Mrs. Chestek, 8161 Spring Lake Road, asked if the property owners will have to
donate some property to the City. Atty. Meyers stated that some property owners
donate land and sometimes the City has to pay for it. Mrs. Chestek asked if the
house at 8145 Spring Lake Road would have to be taken out. Atty. Meyers stated
that the City may be responsible for damage to the house if the road is too close
to it. Everybody benefited will have to pay for the improvement, which may include
buying a house or paying damages. This extension is strictly a Council decision.
Engineer Hubbard stated that the report does not recommend removing any house.
It does suggest the road be shifted about 10 feet to the east of the property
centerline. Admin. Achen reviewed the preliminary report in which it states
that this extension would cause a minimum disruption to existing homes. The
house at 8245 Spring Lake Road would have a 30 foot setback.
Mr. Chestek asked if they would have to give easement over 15 feet of their land.
Atty. Meyers stated that it looks like all 60 feet comes from the lot to the south.