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Request for Council Action continued Page 3 May 9, 1996 Zoning File #2125 Richard Clifford. 4760 North Shore Drive several near misses with uncoriUvJicd sliding into the oncoming west lane of County road. They too would like to relocate access at their north lot line via the drive. The total number of users of driveway would now be at si.x. The running Commission felt that at a minimum the road should be improved as far as appropriate address signage at Tonkavicw Avenue and changes of address from North Shore Drive to Tonkaview far several of he properties still using a North Shore Drive address. Members felt the drive need not be upgraded to a road but could remain possibly as an upgraded driveway with grave! base. The issue of the driveway was looked upon as a separate matter and approval of the variances for applicant were not conditioned on the access drive issue being resolved. The property owners in the area seek access at the north lot line because of the severely steep- sloped property along North Shore Drive. The curve in the road also creates sighting problems at the County road lot lines. Ihe four current landowners have worked with the Public Works Department over the years on extending the drive and grading each year. Rel'er to Exhibit N. the Public Works Director and Zoning Administrator met with the applicant and adjacent neighbors to discuss potential upgrade of the road on Tuesday evening. May 7th. Many of the neighbors agree that there was a definite need to upgrade the existing drive and all voiced hope that the City would not require a major upgrade to a road with cul-de-sac where there was no additional land for more right-of-way. It was also hoped that the majority of trees could be saved along the roadway and that current corridor of roadway at approximately 15-16’ be maintained. Members discussed their willingness to execute covenants for their share in the maintenance and upkeep of the driveway. Staff stated they would be willing to work with neighbors to answer any questions they may have or to provide any easements or covenants for their use. The neighbors will be working with the Public Works Director who has advised that because this involves the private use of a public unimproved right-of-way and that the access road would not meet current standards that they must appeal to the City Council for special consideration. They will prepare a plan for improvement and present their request to the City at a later date for Council’s consideration. Planning Commission Recommendation The Planning Commission recommended unanimous approval of the application as proposed, subject to the following conditions: