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ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 11, 1991 ZONING FILE 31600 - RICK'S SUPER VALU CONTINUED far more safety for the customers that come to the store." Goetten asked Cook if he would foresee any problem with a truck coming into the parking lot off of Kelly Avenue. Cook stated that for the most part the trucks entering the parking lot come from the south and use the County Road 19 access. Bloomquist confirmed that the trucks do enter from the County Road 19 access. Callahan stated that he shops at Rick's Super Valu frequently and finds the City Engineer's recommendation to be highly theoretical. Cook stated that the idea is to get the cars out of heavy traffic movement before turning into the parking lot. Callahan asked Cook what basis he had for considering the existing access unsafe. Cook replied, "From experience we know that this is a high incident area. That is our concern, and we try to eliminate the built -in hazards that exist whenever we can." Callahan stated that relocating the access to Kell,-,r Avenue would have a sharp impact on the customers that use the store. He said, "Using Kelly Avenue from December to March may cause a lot-of concern for drivers." Cook agreed that there would be reason for concern, but that the idea is to get cars out of the fast lane of traffic. He said, "Kelly Avenue can be salted, and there may be times when the road will be slippery. If that becomes a concern of a driver, they would choose to use the County Road 19 access. A driver will tend to go where he /she is most comfortable." Callahan asked if in fact the applicants are proposing to keep the County Road 15 access in its present location. Fuller, Bloomquist and Kelley stated that they wish to keep the access where it currently is. Mayor Peterson stated that she understood the City Engineer's position. She said, "If you are leaving the store and wish to head west, you must cross three lanes of traffic. I have seen several near - misses. However, I also have the same concerns that Ed expressed." Goetten concurred with Callahan and Mayor Peterson.