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. ? installed in accordance with today's standards which is the eight inch thick reinforced concrete pavement. The members questioned if this would be a class "A" development. Mr. Deichmann believed the zoning classification was "C" Residence, Single Entirely. In response to a question from Mr. Tallon, Mr. Mowinski estunated the lots to be around 240 feet long and they will abut the Metroparks. Mr. Tallon noted the cul-de-sac at the end of the street is only 28 feet in diameter and does not conform to code. He asked that this be redesigned to meet today's standards. Considering the fact there is a forty foot wide right of way, Mr. Deichmann believed 28 feet would be acceptable. Mr. Tallon questioned what the normal right of way requirement is in accordance with today's standards. Mr. Deichmann verified sixty feet of right of way would conform to today's standards. Mr. Tallon recommended that sixty feet of right of way be included with the 28 foot street. Mr. Deiclimaun believed this would significantly reduce the size of the parcel which fronts on Wellesley. Mr. Tallon advised if the right-of-way were increased on the north side of Broxbourne, then the house on Wellesley would not be effected. Mr. Deichmaun stated this would create a jog in the pavement. Mr. Tallon explained the street can be reduced to a 26 foot width, if needed, but there should be sixty feet of total right of way. He added the cu1- de-sac would have to meet the fire radius standards. Mr. Manniug wondered how that can be done, when the developer does not own all the properties. Mr. Tallon advised, he would have to do this on his own properties. For clarification purposes, Mr. Deichmann asked if the board is requesting that the developer provide a declication plat showing the additional 20 foot right-of- way, plus the code required cul-de-sac, and revised improvement plans. Mr. Tallon confirined the board's request. Mrs. O'Rourke questioned if adding this concrete would have a negative impact on the existing drainage system. Mr. Deichmann explained any minor changes in the drainage. would have to be accommodated within the new storm sewer system Mr: Tallon advised the commission has given the developer direction and the proposal will be tabled until the September meeting when such revisions should be provided. He opened up the discussion for the opinion of the audience. Mr. Seville, the engineer that designed the plans, stated if twenty more feet of the right-of-way is dedicated his client does not own all the land that is going to be developed. He clarified only three of these lots are currently owned by Mr. Mowinski, Mr. Tallon advised somethiug must be worked out with the neighbors. Mr. Seville did not understand the reasoning behind requiring an additiona120 foot right-of-way, as the proposal is uniform with the remaining portion of the street. Mr. Tallon explained the purpose is-to bring the street expansion into conformance with today's standards. He clarified as the city re-paves various streets throughout the community the streets are brought up to the current standards. The plauniug commission did not want something to be put in that would have to be torn out in the future and redone. Mr. Seville understood the reason for the restrictions on the street but was concerned about the right- of-way. He believed if the city redoes the street than right-of-way should.be dedicated from both sides of the street in a syminetrical manner. Mr. Tallon advised the right-of-way does not have to be symmetrical but only workable and he had no problem with creating a little jog in the street. Mrs. McCrone, owner of the property to the west, wondered where this proposed development begins. She advised that she has been maintaining a storage barn on parcel 156, for over. 21 years and she owns property 156. Mr. Tallon asked if Mrs. McCrone was certain that the property she owns is 156. Mrs. McCrone was unsure ofthe exact number, but clarified she owns as far over as the end of her storage barn. She also objected to lot sizes that do not conform to the rest of Broxbourne. Mrs. McCrone advised the lots next to this property were re-subdivided into larger lots, and she believed the developer should_do the same so that this development does not detract 4