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. Mr. Don Sproed, 2105 Bristol, is opposed to the widening because e if development occurs there will be three residences with no yard left at all. Harold Hoy, 2011 Bristol, said that his house would be very close to the road if it were widened. He feels this type of change is unfair for residents whose houses that were built when the Code was different. It would also be unsafe for children. Clyde Raven, 1840 Augusta, representative of the Laurel Hill Valley Citizens, said that Bristol Avenue will never be a major street. There is no need for Bristol Avenue to have 28-foot paving, plus setback, plus sidewalks. He said in a general sense, however, the neighborhood is not opposed to development. Rick Kelso, 3193 West 14th, representing the developers of the subdivision, said that their plans conform with City Code. The maximum amount of housing lots per acre are designed, which is five in the south hills subdivision. Mr. Saul said the situation is unusual in that the appeal involves the width of Bristol Avenue. He noted that Mr. Raven had indicated there had been discussion of Bristol Avenue as a major thoroughfare. Mr. Saul has no knowledge of development of that street as a major thoroughfare. The properties to the north on Bristol Avenue have not submitted development applications. They could be submitted in the future, but that has not occurred. Until it does, the street will not ~ be improved. The decision is whether to pursue the necessary dedication now or in the future. He believes the proper course of action is leaving future options open by ensuring the necessary dedication now. Ms. Miller was concerned with the fact that Bristol is a gravel alleyway which dead-ends at some undetermined point. It appears to her that this is a case where the City is being hamstrung by its own standards, and she would like to go over some changes at some point which would provide more options in cases such as these. She also mentioned that the map shows a ten-foot pedestrian right-of-way going from Bristol Avenue to the land the City owns and wonders whether the right-of-way should go down to Sylvan. Mr. Saul said his understanding was that the pedestrian right-of-way was reviewed by Public Works. What was designated as Tax Lot 1001 is owned by the City for right-of-way purposes. What was required was a right-of-way to get from Bristol to the existing right-of-way. Ms. Schue wondered if there was a plan to improve the pedestrian walkway, and Mr. Saul said that the improvement would be required as an overall improvement in the subdivision. Mr. Gilman, Assistant Public Works Director, said there have been some attempts to develop a connection between Laurel Hill and Riverview. It seems logical that, if part is to be developed as a subdivision, the City could consider carrying it on down between e hl5 11/26/79--4