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06/02/87 <br />between McStain an~.d Homart wherein McStain agreed <br />to construct the dirt work portion of Washington <br />so that the fill and the drainage would be con- <br />structed. However, primary access to this site is <br />Tyler Avenue with secondary being Kennedy. In <br />Hoyt's opinion, The Grove and Saddleback could be <br />built out before the need for the completion of <br />Washington would need to be considered. When <br />Homart develops Parcel R, the question of <br />completing Washington would then need to be looked <br />at. <br />Szymanski asked wY:~y the McStain chose to have 32 <br />ft. streets, as opposed to the typical street of <br />36 feet. Hoyt stated that this creates a visual <br />appearance of openness and that it was design <br />oriented more than anything else. This was one of <br />the factors important to a large lot, custom home <br />subdivision. This is a low density subdivision. <br />With the input of ithe Planning Commission, staff <br />and the Fire Marshall, the 32 ft. street was <br />ultimately decided upon in the design of this low <br />density development. The width does allow for <br />parking on both sides and access by emergency <br />vehicles. <br />Szymanski stated thhat the narrower street would <br />appear more cluttered if parking is allowed on <br />both sides. Szymanski also felt there was a <br />safety issue involved with these narrower streets. <br />Children need sidewalks on both sides in order to <br />play safely and the' narrowing would create visual <br />problems for drivers of vehicles if cars are <br />parked on both sides and children ale playing in <br />the streets. "I don't like that idea at all. I <br />think its going to be a big headache all the way <br />down the line for i:,he the City. " <br />Hundley stated that: this issue is important to <br />resolve as other subdivisions will be coming be- <br />fore Council wherein large lots with the narrower <br />streets and sidewalks on one side will be pro- <br />posed. <br />Szymanski stated that this country-type atmosphere <br />should remain in the country, not within the City. <br />The City provides for services such as water, <br />sewer, streets and sidewalks. Sidewalks provide <br />safety and should riot be sacrificed for <br />appearance. <br />Mayor Fauson agreed that the question of the <br />sidewalks is import:ant and should be looked at <br />very carefully as ai safety factor. <br />6 <br />