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Council agreed the presentation was excellent , and inquired whether in view of the discussion , Leslie planned on making a policy statement on its position as far as this development is concerned . Mr . Johnson replied that they had previously made a statement indicating favoring the position of Council in requesting further studies , as well as in studies that have been made , in which there is no indication of seismic dangers He added that due to economic burden , it was felt strongly that FT-RA should be encouraged to proceed with insuring the project . He added that his firm i.. s committed fully to the project , as is the District and the City , Discussion of street widths , lengths of cul -de -sacs , and lot frontages on cul -de -sacs . In the discussion of cul -de -sacs it was suggested future design might utilize loop type , with open area in the center . However , this plan would require larger parcel of land , and in addition would result in a maintenance problem . It was acknowledged that the typical cul -de -sac can be improved upon . It was noted that both Islander and Davit Lanes were 40 ' curb to curb , and interior streets varied in width depend - ing on usage of streets . 34 ' wi_dt :Is have been standard for minor streets ; however , collector streets are 40 ' curb to curb , al. thourh there are exceptions tbroup'hout the subdivision . Councilman Keckley advised that the Ordinance Review Committee , of which he is Chairman , is currently considering street widths and the problem on curb parking . It was felt this width is not adequate to handle traffic flow and for parking . In further discussion , opinion was expressed that 34 ' widths accommodate fire equipment , but it was questioned whether it would be wise to continue to allow this standard in new subdivisions . In short cul -de -sacs the passage of fire equipment might be a problem . Councilman iCeckley reported that on -street overnight parking ban being considered for new communities . Concern was expressed over the lengths of cu ]. --de --sass exceeding the 250 ' maximum standard set by theSubdivision Ordinance , and the several occasions when Council has been asked to approve such excentions . Commissioners commented on the monotony and sameness of many of the current bousin developments and felt variety in size of lots would permit more imaginative results, parking Providing off -street/for guests was considered desirable , for convenience , as well as obviating need for wide streets . Opinion was stated that many developments are " locked in" by Subdivision Ordinance . Commissioner Mohr noted that many of the development ideas appearing to be inno - vative were actually a return of ideas used in the past , such as the use of long cul -de -sacs . It was agreed by the developer ' s representative that this appears to be true , and in addition that a few decades ago , open green areas were used , as well as the principal of cul -de -sacs using the square concept . Developers today are better able to utilize these ideas , being in a position to hold larger areas of land and insure better control of the w>aa:r in zghi_ch it is developed . In discussing approval of the General Plan , opinion was that acceptance of the various subdivisions , as they come up , would be simplified lf exceptions to the Subdivision Ordinance that will be requested to be considered are known in advance , If a complete UCH 41 '69