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Elk River Planning Commission Minutes February 23, 1993 Page 5 . Dennis Chuba, 317 to reduce future developments in the Main street, stated he is in favor requests and concerns regarding C2 and C3 zoning districts. of the amendment zero lot line There being no further comments from the public, Chairman Minton closed the public hearing. COMMISSIONER SPOTTS MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT BY THE CITY OF ELK RIVER, SECTION REGULATIONS," CITING STAFF MEMO DATED FEBRUARY 12, 1993. JOHNSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. AN ORDINANCE 900.20 "GENERAL COMMISSIONER 8. Consider A Request For An Ordinance Amendment, Section 1008.14 "Length of Dead-End Road" By The City of Elk River/Public Hearing Stephen Rohlf, Building and Zoning Administrator, briefed the Commission regarding the number of variances on the maximum length of a dead-end road. This was the most frequent type of variance request. Section 1008.14 (5) (j), "Subdivision Design Standards" states "the maximum length of a street terminating in a cul-de-sac shall be 500 feet measured from the center line of the street of origin to the end of the right-of-way." . The Planning Commission reviewed this request and several concerns were raised. These concerns included the safety factor if the dead-end road is blocked, the possibility of impeding fire suppression because a fire hose looses pressure the farther it is extended, and snow plowing concerns. Mr. Rohlf continued, Phil Hals, Street Superintendent, commented that cul-de-sacs typically require more time for snow plowing per house. Mr. Hals recommended houses on cul-de-sacs have a common mail box location to help alleviate the problem of cul-de-sacs lacking room for snow storage. Staff does not feel snow plowing is a major issue at this time. Chapter 10 does not require a public hearing or Planning Commission review, however, staff is requesting both. Mr. Rohlf stated that an ordinance amendment has not been provided at this time. Staff will review input when formulating language for an ordinance amendment. Chairman Minton opened the public hearing. Stephen Rohlf commented on the memos from Tom Zerwas, Police Chief, and Russ Anderson, Fire Chief. Mr. Rohlf stated staff would not be comfortable recommending the maximum length of a dead-end road be extended to 1,000 feet. Staff is recommending the maximum length be extended to 700 feet. Dennis Chuba, 317 Main Street, stated he was in favor of extending the length of a dead-end road. Mr. Chuba iterated several points: safety, people like the security a cul-de-sac lends; parking, there is more parking around the cul-de-sac. . Marley Glines, 1018 Main Street, stated he was also in favor of extending the maximum length of a dead-end road.