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I* * Service 800 Access January 21,1999 Page 2 identity of which is being researched by Rebers' attorney). In a turnback. MnDOT would 'transfer' its right-of-way easement rights to the city in which the property is located (Long Lake). In either of these options, MnDOT w'ould no longer exert any permit authority over the triangle, so the local jurisdiction could approve a driveway that immediately turns right into the Service 800 property if it so desired. Regardless of how the access across from Brimhall is accomplished, MnDOT will require construction of an eastbound left-tum lane, and striping of a westbound right-turn lane, as well as signage, not at MnDOTs expense. If Otten gains access via this location to Lot 2, East Willow Woods, MnDOT will encourage, perhaps require, closure of Otten's existing access point a few hundred feet west. Staff has forwarded a letter to MnDOT (Exhibit D) outlining our understanding of their position as described above, and requesting their confirmation that we have an accurate understanding of their position. No response has been received as of this writing. Developer/Adjacent Owner Options Discussion On Friday January 15 staff met with Jean Mork Bredeson, Sid Rebers, Stephen Pflaum, Rich Kiemen, and Cliff Otten to discuss potential options. Each option has impacts related to cost, timing, layout and use of the Otten and Service 800 sites. Option 1 (See Exhibit A) relies on Otten granting an easement to Service 800 along the east boundary of Lot 2, East Willow Woods. Service 800 would have to revise its site plan in one of two ways to make use of this easement: la) flip the building to the east side of the site, and have a driveway access entering halfway up the west side of the lot; or 1 b) leave the building as-is, but run the access driveway through Otten's property all the way to the back of the building, entering at the N W comer of the site. Option la requires revisions to the site plan and grading plans, and constmction of some additional driveway length. This option will require removal of the southerly 40' of existing trees along the east side of Otten's property. The existing easement granted by Otten to Rebers in 1997 would allow this option to occur. Option lb would require a long driveway through Otten's property and paving of the green space at the rear of the Service 800 building for access driveway. A potential benefit to the