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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Wednesday,July 17, 2002 <br /> 5:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#2)#02-2789 DAHLSTROM DEVELOPMENT LLC, Continued <br /> Johnston suggested, as a resident, that a trail along Highway 12 would be a waste of time. In his <br /> view, Johnston wondered why anyone would bike along the highway when they could bike along <br /> the Parkway instead. He suggested an 8' bituminous trail on the south side of Kelley Parkway <br /> and a 5' sidewalk be placed on the north side for walking. If a standard 28' roadway were used, <br /> there would still be an additional 8-10' for parking (at a 37-39 back to back ratio). <br /> Gappa agreed that many would prefer to bike along the Parkway versus the highway. <br /> Smith asked if there would be a connection to Willow. <br /> Berg noted that the proposed bikeway would run along the commercial side of the parkway, and <br /> asked if safety were a concern. Would individuals heading to the commercial area be competing <br /> with bikers, cars, or people. <br /> Gaffron stated that he would recommend an uniterrupted solid bike trail along Highway 12. <br /> Johnston inquired as to the logic of three proposed trails within 300' of one another. He <br /> wondered whether resources should be committed to such an effort and suggested removing the <br /> sidewalk from the south side entirely. <br /> Krall indicated that, likely, the commercial areas would supply their own on-site parking and <br /> would not require notched parking along the south side of Kelley Parkway. <br /> Case pointed out that, depending upon the commercial use of the outlots on Highway 12, the trail <br /> along the highway may be limited. <br /> Gappa agreed that less conflict exists to the south where it is currently wide open. <br /> To review, Krall stated that the Commission had identified a more narrow street within the 60' <br /> platted area, notched parking along the north side of Kelley Parkway, a trail on Highway 12, <br /> sidewalks on both sides of Kelley Parkway or simply along the south side, and that additional <br /> work be done with regard to the widths of the roadways. <br /> Smith inquired about the proposed bus stop. <br /> Johnston stated that they have proposed a bus stop at the main entrance across the street, if <br /> allowed by MnDOT, which would consist of a widened out sidewalk and benches. <br /> Fritzler asked about the need for a shelter. <br /> PAGE 19 OF 22 <br />