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Memo to the Planning Commission/P 96-10 Page 3 August 27, 1996 • Streets Island View Drive is currently a long cul-de-sac with a distance of approximately eight-tenths of a mile. Island View Drive has been platted and developed to the subject property's eastern limits. Directly to the north of Island View Drive is 191st Avenue, which was platted as part of Belgin Acres. At the time of that plat, Outlot A was deeded to the City and represents a 60 foot right of way to allow 191st to continue. In fact, at the time Belgin Acres was platted, there was discussion on possible street extensions in this area as further development was to occur (see attached map). Given the current situation of Island View Drive being platted to the subject property's limits and a 60 foot deed (right of way) being given to the City for what looks to be the extension of 191st Avenue, consideration should be given to eliminating the long cul-de-sacs and providing some continuation of the street systems in this area. As illustrated on the concept drawing that was prepared at the time Belgin Acres was platted, the plan suggested Island View Drive be extended to connect with 189th Avenue. Staff would suggest that this alternative be reconsidered since that connection may encourage additional traffic onto Island View Drive that is not warranted. A preferred option would be to extend Island View Drive north and making some type of connection with III191st Avenue in Belgin Acres. This type of connection would not encourage or conveniently provide for any cut-through traffic from either subdivision that does not currently exist. By making these connections, emergency access to the area will be improved as there will be two ways in to each of these subdivisions. 189th Avenue on the west side of the plat has a 40 foot wide right of way and an unimproved street. Recently, the Astrid McBeath property immediately to the west of the proposed plat came before the City Council for a replat at which time staff recommended an additional 10 feet of right of way be granted on the west side of 189th Avenue. Therefore, in order to accomplish the full 60 feet of right of way in anticipation that this road eventually will be upgraded to a city standard, it is recommended that the proposed plat also dedicate 10 feet on the east side of 189th Avenue to gain the 60 feet necessary to make the future road improvements. It is not anticipated that the developer would be responsible to improve 189th to serve the three lots proposed at this time; however, staff would recommend that some document be prepared waiving the future resident's rights to appeal any future assessments for the road improvement. • s:\planning\pc\p96-10.doc