08-18-1997 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING CONMSSION MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 18. 1997 0 ( #10 #2276 Brent and Julie Walton - Continued) Larson said he would like to see access from Dunwoody Avenue. He indicated that a driver has to look to the east to null off onto Shoreline and with sidewalk located there. it creates a problem. He feels Dunwoody is safer with less traffic and people are slowing down at that point anticinatine their turn. He indicated the curb cut was designed by the City and Hennepin County and approved for the lot. Van Zomeren said this was incorrect. It was questioned whether the neighbor was usine the curb cut for this property. Stoddard suggested it be surveyed. Larson said the survey does not show it. He indicated the curb cut for 2405 Dunwoody is there but is overgrown. Van Zomeren said the problem with the loop is the inability to come out facing Dunwoody and be in a position to make a safe right turn. She recommended a change to that loop. She suggested the property be walked and Hennepin County review the situation. She felt the new Ulan would create a safer access. Larson said he would agree to the elan if approval is received. He indicated the driveway is not designed to meet the roadway and would require changing for the other property. Lindquist noted that the other property is not being reviewed. Discussion was had regarding the driveway. Larson noted Staff recommends an approved turnaround. Van Zomeren said an extension would out a car out onto Shoreline Drive. • Lindquist noted the question needs clarification and asked if the addition to the drawing is shown. Larson said he would fax the water and sewer line locations and work with the City to get the house plan on the drawing as well. • During public comments, Louis Oberhauser, former owner of 2425 Dunwoody and current owner of 2405 Dunwoody Avenue, said he is the former owner of the property with the loop driveway. He indicated when the sewer was installed on CoRd 15, it was located 35' from Dunwoody Avenue. He indicated the driveway flares out to serve 2405 Dunwoody. He said it would not work as drawn as it would have to be brought out to the corner of the lot. Stoddard asked Oberhauser whether he thought access onto Dunwoody was safe. Oberhauser said he never had a problem. Berg questioned whether the curb cut along the lot line from Oberhauser was inaccurate. Stoddard auestioned which prooertv the curb cut was on. Van Zomeren said the current owner of the neighboring property, Mr. Withers, objects to access by 2405 Dunwoody onto the loop but he understands the curb cut to be on City property. Schroeder said both driveways are on City right -of -way. Berg acknowledged the need for a turnaround as well. Van Zomeren said the right -of -way must be shown on a survey and where the driveway would be located. 22