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Planning commission recommends narrower 48‑foot cross section; council may consider adoption
Summary
The planning commission recommended reducing the residential right‑of‑way from 60 to 48 feet by removing park strips and placing sidewalks behind curb and gutter; the change also standardizes utility locations and would be considered for adoption at a future council meeting.
A presenter reported that the planning commission recommended changing the standard residential cross section from a 60‑foot right‑of‑way to a 48‑foot right‑of‑way by removing park strips and putting sidewalks directly behind curb and gutter. "They wanted to go with a 48 foot right away," the presenter said, explaining the change gives developers and homeowners slightly more buildable property while standardizing utility locations so meters sit behind sidewalks.
The presenter noted the council could adopt the recommendation at a future meeting; the item was not on the current work meeting agenda and staff said they could place it on an upcoming council meeting for formal action. Councilmembers discussed tradeoffs including street width preferences and local geography limiting larger road sections.
