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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, December 14, 2015 6:30 o'clock p.m. 13. #15-3774 MICHAEL STEADMAN OB/O IRWIN ACOBS,1700 SHORELINE DRIVE — PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL — RESOLUTION NO. 6569 (continued) Flessner stated she has seen oftentimes five cars behind her attempting to get out. Flessner asked how long the residents are supposed to wait to get out onto the road. Flessner noted the County has had other plans to get out of there, such as closing of Foxhill and Heritage Lane and creating an access off of Brown Road. Flessner stated the County has concerns with people entering Heritage Lane and all the construction that has happened on Shoreline Drive. Those vehicles all accessed directly off of Shoreline Drive and did not come down Heritage Lane. Flessner stated 35,000 cars is too much and that she does not want to have to worry about getting onto County Road 15 and possibly being hit from behind. Flessner stated the City needs to be more forward thinking when it comes to the Code and that she is hoping the City Council will look at the residents' rights as well. Flessner indicated she did have a question on the signs. Flessner stated she understands the handout said that the sign would say only a right-hand turn is allowed onto Shoreline Drive. Flessner asked who would be designing the signs and how big they would be. Gaffron displayed the proposed signs. McMillan asked where the signs will be located. Steadman stated they are very open to placing the signs in locations that would be as least obtrusive as possible. Flessner asked whether the sign that says Tanager Estates will be posted on Heritage Lane. Steadman stated the first sign on the overhead will be posted at the entrance to the subdivision. Flessner asked if the signs will block the view of the lake. Steadman stated the signs will be 2' x 2' or 3' x 3'. Flessner stated she has concerns with the size of the signs and that they could become an eyesore. Steadman stated the contractors will see the one sign at the entrance of Heritage Lane and Shoreline Drive. Flessner asked if there is any requirement that the developer inform the contractors of these restrictions. Gaffron stated as part of the stipulations, the developer is required to notify the contractors. McMillan suggested having photographs submitted showing where they would like the signs placed. Flessner stated she would like to be able to see the lake and see whether there is a car coming down the road. McMillan stated Hennepin County should also be notified of the signs. Page 26 of 44