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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PUWWING COMMISSION MEETING ^"LD MAY 20, 1985. PA.. 8 #912 HEDLUND (CONT) Assistant Zoning Administrator t`ron noted that an cabin existed on the property but the previous owner da:;,aged the cabin when he tried to install a easement/foundation for the cabin. Gaffron noted the sewer i.s available and both lots have been assessed footage. Gaffron explained that the applicant will be limited to 2,300 sf of hardcover and it appears that the home and driveway the applicant has proposed will meet this requirement. Gaffron noted a pro M em with the access from the lot onto the "S" curve and that Hennepin County has some recommendations. Gaffron noted that Hennepin County made the following comments in their letter dated May 14, 1985: 1. No point on the lot frontage meets the minimum sight distance requirements for a driveway location for the posted 3C mph limit. 2. Any proposed construction within County right. of way requires an approved utility permit prior to beginning `oast ruction. 3. The developer must restore all areas within County right of way disturbed during construction. Assistant Zoning Administrator Gaffron noted that the County would request that a triangular area of 1,400 square fee': be dedicated for roadway where the County road encroaches into the property. Robert & Sue Bi lger of 4005 North Shore Drive stated that the "S" curve is already dan<3e: ous enough without adding another access onto the hazardous road. The Bilgers noted that there is currently a safety problem on the "S" curve and many accidents have occured in this area. The Bilger explained that they have even had cars run into their home from that sharp "S" curve. Gordon Hedlund stated that when he talked to Hennepin County about the access that they did not express too much concern. Hedlund noted that Hennepin County mentioned that. they would need right-of-way and that they would Crake some recommendations, but that they weren't alarmed at -,out the proposal. Assistant Zoning Administrator Gaffron asked if Hedlund would be willing to use a shared driveway for access. Gordon Hedlund stated that he would be willing to share a driveway access with someone if the City required it.. Sue Bilger of 4005 North Share Dr i -re stated using a shared driveway will not solve the existing problem -on the "S" curve. Bilger stated that the City would still be placinci more traffic onto this darigo-rous road if this va-lance is apj r caved.