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Date Application Received: 2*23>04 Dale Application Coniidered as Compleic: 2-23-04 60-Day Review Period Evpires: 4-23-04 To: From: Date: Subject: Chair Mabuslh and Planning Commissioners Ron Moorsc, Cit>' Administrator Mike GafTron. Planning Director April 16, 2004 ' «04-2997 City of Or^no - Access Between Lots 38 & 39. Morse Island Park (120-140 Big Island) • CUP and Variance for Wetland Alteration - Continuation of Public Heanng List of Exhibits: A-PC DraH Minutes 3-15-04 B - Notice of PC Action 3-22-04 C - Memo and Exhibits of 3-12-04 Application Summary: As a result of numerous requests from properly owr.ers on Big Island, and as a result of the prcsiously used adjacent access road bejng convert^ to lawn by its owner, the City is requesting a variance and a conditional use permit to allow the fillingof a small portionof wetland and floodplain to allowr construction of a new driveway for vehicular access from the lakeshore to the mtenor platted road system. Current Status: This item was tabled on .March 15 because Public Services Director Gtcg Gappa was not present. Planning Commission recommended that this not be brought back until staff meets with the residents of Big Island and can present a comprehensive plan for cstablishing/'upgrading all three potential access points. Staff Recommendation: StafT recommends approval of the proposed w ctland alterations absent the suggested meeting w ith residents. The Council has indicated no intent at this time address further access issues or proceed toward opening a third access point. Background In March of 2003, the Council invited a group of Big Island residents to a work session to discuss the access issue. At that meeting, the consensus of the residents, and of the Council, w as that the access Ians that was closed by Mr. Uran should be replaced on the adjacent City right-of-w ay lane Since that time, the Council has authorized a w etland delineation and a feasibility study in preparation for construction of the access. These have been completed. The only step remaining is the (TUP for filling in the 0-75 lakeshore zone. Most recently, the Council discussed this issue at its April 8.2004 work session. The Council confirmed its stqjport for the access lane. The Council also indicated its intention to limit the number of access lanes open on Big Island to the minimum number necessary to proside minimally adequate access. Minimizing the number of access lanes will minimize the amount and impacts of motor vehicle usage on the Island.