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r r *” * m Mayor and City Council May 4, 1999 Page 7 Private driveways shall be subject to access permits according to the classification of the abutting street. Ma.xinui:n service: 1 residence typical 9. Orono Orchard Road, which services Woodhill Avenue, is a scenic parkvvay Page 7-16 states: High volume through traffic and commercial traffic is not appropriate on scenic parkways ... Test 2 “That the propo.scd location of the conditional use and the proposed condition under which it would be operated or maintained would not be detrimental to tlie public health, safety or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity.” Section 10.09, Subd. 6, A. 2. The increased commercial traffic on Woodhill Avenue, a residential street, will obviously be detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare of those living in the area and their guests*, including but not limited to the five children living there. The enclosed report by Mr Benshoof. a traffic consultant, confirms that conclusion. Summary The above sections of the C.MP and City ordinance clearly do not support, and in fact oppose, any temporary or permanent use of Woodhill Avenue to provide access to the Club A recent change in state law makes it illegal for a city to grant any permits for a use tha is contrary to a city ’s comprehensive municipal plan. 1 understand the City Council last year denied an access to a residential street for another golf course for similar reasons. E. Other Applicable Citx’ Ordinances 1. The Club must also obtain a permit from the City before it can construct or LQCOMlnici any driveway, or any driveway approaches, or curb cuts (Section 6.05). To do so without a permit is a misdemeanor, 'fhe Club has proceeded to do so without such a permit. The ordinance provides that a permit may be issued if the resulting use w ould not impose an unreasonable hazard to the public and if the other requirements arc met. The Club is clearly a business. Section 6.05, Subd. lOA states: 2602 J e