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Zoning File #1958 November 16, 1995 Page 4 Status of Application #1958 The ^)plicant’s original subdivision application was presented to the Planning Commission at their August 19, 1994. The application was tabled as applicant was not present for the review. After the meeting the applicant advised staff that he wanted to add a request for hardcover variances for proposed redevelopment of the property. Applicant failed to proceed with the review of the 1994 subdivision application and has now filed an amended subdivision application that now includes hardcover and setback variances as noted above in the factual findings. Review of Amended Plan Access Review Exhibits H and I, both the City Engineer and Hennepin DOT recommend the shared access to both properties from County Road 15 finding the access to Lot 2 at Dunwoody too close to the intersection with potential for "erratic" and "unsafe weave movements". Proposed lot line can be moved to the west so that the shared curb cut and drive can be placed along the internal lot line (review Exhibit Q). This will also result in major reductions of hardcover in the driveway areas now proposed at 1,750 s.f. in Lot 1 and 2,100 s.f. in Lot 2. The access as shown on Exhibit P in an earlier review was approved by the County meeting adequate separation setback from intersection of Dunwoody and County Road 15 and with the access drive to the County shop area on North side of road, refer to Exhibit C. The County also asks that the most western access be removed at the same time the garage and retaining wail that encroaches the right-of-way of County Road 15. The County report asks for 7 of additional right-of-way dedication for the County Road. The City Engineer in his report. Exhibit 1, asks for 9’ dedication. T dedication would be consistent with a plat approved by *e City in 1982 (Navarro). Shoreline Drive is classified as a collector road in the City ’s comprehensive plan. Collector roads require only a 66’ right-of-way dedication. The dedication of the additional 7 would have a significant impact on the area of Lot 1. It would be consistent for the City to deny the County ’s request for the 7’ of right-of- way as it has in current subdivision reviews where City ’s classification of road right-of-way dedications conflict with the County. The applicant will be responsible for obtaining a Hennepin County permit for the removal of the western drive, garage and retaining wall. Grading/Drainage/Floodplain Review E.xhibits I and O, the floodplain elevation is located close to the shoreline and will not have an impact on fiittire building sites. The City Engineer notes in his repoM hat the sewer line is approximately 8-9’ in depth and will not allow full basements without ci,anging the site significantly with fill. The City has not been provided detail on the proposed new buildings.