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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD DECEMBER 8, 1986 11093 P & A INVESTMENT CONTINUED City Administrator Bernhardson explained the request to subdivide a 9.8 acre parcel into 4 buildings sites each at least 2 acres in area. The lots generally meet the zoning standards, however Lot 2 does not meet the lot width standard at the appropriate setback; and Lots 2 and 3 do not front on a public road. The other significant issue is related to the access. Staff received a letter (late this .day) from Hennepin County regarding access recommending Tanglewood Road and the proposed Knoll Manor Road access County Rd. 6 via a common intersection. Staff recommends use of a single access. He noted that the Tanglewood residents oppose any new access onto Tanglewood. City Attorney Blatz is researching the City's authority to direct the access onto Tanglewood. He also noted the critical issue of detemining the actual wetland area. Assistant Zoning Administrator Gaffron explained that there is 0.3 acre basin designated as an official wetland, however the basin contains no cattails or other vegetation types normally associated with a functional wetland. He noted that if this basin were to be dammed, it could have some effect of the proposed septic system on that site. Councilmember Adams stated that he felt careful policy consideration should be given by the City before it moves in on a private road situation. He stated that he would be very reluctant to go against the wishes of the Tanglewood residents if there is an alternative. City Administrator Bernhardson noted that the distinction of public vs. private road issue may not be a persuasive argument. Staff's concern, in this case, is that County Rd. 6 is a very busy road with sight_1ine concerns. Therefore, staff feels the developer's solution of leaving the option of a connection through the expanded outlot is helpful. John Douglas addressed the Council on behalf of the residents of Tanglewood stating they did not want the increased density on the private road. Mayor Butler felt that City Attorney Blatz should review the legalities because the safety question will be raised by the City and /or County at some point in time, therefore, it should be addressed at the time of subdivision. Council questioned why the property to the east has not been considered for access. John Adams noted that the property to the east has not been considered because they were unaware that there would be a problem with the access as proposed. 11