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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON APRIL 14,1997 {H6 -U22]2 Rebers - Continued) Pflani said the applicant's major objection to the frontage road is the property is zoned commercial and already has legal access to Hwy 12. The applicant does not currently have plans for Outlot F and would agree to revisit the frontage road issue when that property is developed. Pflam said the applicant is seeking a buyer who would use the entire property rather than subdivide it into smaller lots. Pflam said the service road is laid out for use by a large number of businesses and, as such, would not be needed if only one business was developed on Outlo* F. Pflam asked for approval of the outlot to buildable lot status. The applicant docs not want to reorient the lot to the rear and lose Hv\7 12 access. Pflam said he felt the City does not have the resources to fund the service road. Pflam .said the comprehensive plan has been aflected dramatically by the relocation proposal of Hwy 12. Pflam indicated it was discui sed at the Planning Commission meeting for a right turn in and out with a median. Commissioners raised the question of relocating the access to the west to line up with Brimhail. Pflam said he discussed this possibility with Mn/DOT, who owns the triangular piece of property. The applicant has applied for a permit for such an access. Pflam Indicated the median is wide enough to support a stacking lane if needed. Pflam said tliis access could be used by the Rebers and Otten properties. Pflam asked for approval of the rcplat to a buildable lot without loss of access to Hwy 12. He said the applicant is prepared to meet all conditions including the 60’ wide right- of-way for a future road or trail. Cliff Otten said he agrees with the plan as presented by Pflam for access. He said he does not see any need for a service road Otten and Rebers informed Jabbour that they were planning their properties in light of the Alternate 6 proposal for Hwy 12. Kelley a.sked for clarification on the covenants on the property if an easement was granted. Gaflron reviewed the easement limitations as noted on page 4 of the 4/10/97 memo. Goetten noted she agreed with Staff regarding the service road but questioned whether the City can legally enforce it with the pre-existing conditions Radio said he thought it would be difficult for the City to require construction of the service road. Kelley asked if the applicant would be willing to combine access for the bank property (Outlot E) with the Wear property. Pflam said he would be willing to discuss this possibility with Staff and Planning Commission. Kelley was concerned that people w'ould drive through the Wear lot to the bank property. Pflam said a barrier could be built.