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Zoning File #1396 May 4, 1989 Page 2 of 6 The Planning Commission members that supported a recommendation for approval opined that the cross-walk would address the safety concerns but felt that the cross-walk would not be effective unless flashing lights were provided. The practice and pattern of drivers using County Road 15, driving usually above the allowed speeds, would require "mega" warnings. Mere signage did not seem to answer that need. Members also concurred that this is not a residential property but a commercial B-2 property similar to all the other commercial marinas with hardcover from parking areas located within the 0- 75* setback area noting the marina next door. In approving the 3-year comprehensive plan for Windward Marine, the City approved new hardcover for parking expansion within the 0-75* setback area (review Exhibit X). In that review a cross-walk was required. It should be noted that it was staff's assumption that the County had failed to approve a cross-walk for the Windward Marine area. In recent discussions with the County, they advised that they had approved it but were awaiting the City to install the cross-w^^ Ik. A single cross-walk shall be installed within the area of the shared lot line of Windward Marine and Minnetonka Boat Works providing safe trespass for clients of the marinas. Please review Exhibit Q, the al ernate parking plan presented by the applicant in the early stages of the review. The City Engineer and staff did meet out on the site a. i confirm that approximately 14 parking stalls could be located on the west side, not requiring excavation within the 75* setback area, but would require major excavation of the existing bank adjacent to the roadway and the removal of many trees. Staff advised the applicant against presenting this as an alternative plan because of the impact upon the neighbors to the sout!i who reside within the residential Tanager Lake area. Staff has received a complaint from a resident who resides on the Tanager Lake side complaining of the impact of the dock structures on the users of the lake. Reviewing the LMCD notices and reports, similar complaints were noted at the meeting and the docks were to be re-aligned to open up the channel area (review Exhibit R - bearing notice and notification list). It is staff's understanding that certain members of the Tanager Lake community may appear at your meeting. Please note the hearing notices were sent to all residents. It is also staff's understanding that JoEllen Hurr will be present to respond to any questions residents may have concerning the dock arrangement. &