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Zoning File #1396 <br />May 4, 1989 <br />Page 3 of 6 <br />After the Planning Commission meeting, staff met with the <br />applicant in order to review the major concerns noted at the <br />meeting. The following items were to be resolved by either staff <br />or applicant prior to the Council meeting or by applicant in <br />their presentation before the Council: <br />1. Feasibility of an underpass beneath Tanager Lake Bridge. <br />Both staff and applicant agree that the clearance under the <br />portion that would be available for an underpass would be <br />inadequate. Wayne Matsumoto, Hennepin County Department of <br />Transportation, also advises of the question of security by <br />sending people within an area where there is little <br />visibility and the potential for mishap. <br />2. Feasibility of an overhead ramp. Both the Building <br />Inspector and Wayne Matsumoto confirm that there is not <br />adequate land area or land base to meet the handicapped <br />standards for an overhead ramo. Mr. Matsumoto really <br />discouraged the use of an overhead ramp in this area. <br />3. Installation of cross-walk. Mr. Matsumoto had confirmed <br />that they had met with John Gerhardson and located an <br />appropriate cross-walk to serve both marinas. He concurred <br />that Hennepin County would provide appropriate signage <br />placed to the north and south of the cross-walk areas on <br />County Road 15, to alert the public. In consideration of <br />the Planning Commission's approval recommendation, the <br />safety factor and use of a cross-walk would demand flashing <br />lights to alert the "unconditioned" public users of the <br />roadway. Mr. Matsumoto claims flashing lights are a <br />difficulty and something they try to stay away from but <br />clearly yelicw flashing lights would be easier to come by <br />than the red flashing lights. Mr. Matsumoto has promised to <br />submit a letter for the Council's review, which hopefully <br />will arrive by the meeting date. The letter will review the <br />County's concerns regarding the request for a cross-walk <br />with flashing lights. <br />4. Reduction in speed. The present speed limit is 40 miles <br />per hour, except for sections within the curved areas. Mr. <br />Matsumoto advised that a speed study must be requested by <br />the City and that it will take a few months and that nothing <br />could be guaranteed as he was not aware of any personal <br />injury or property damage accidents created by the cross­ <br />over use of both marinas in the area.