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• MINUTES OF THE ORONO COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 11, 1989 ZONING FILE #1428 -OTTEN CONTINUED Bernhardson said that the proposed access road off of Highway 12 had not yet been approved by MNDOT. In addition, the final draft of the water and sewer proposal was not complete. He said that these issues, when finalized could be made a part of the subdividers agreement. Mr. Otten elaborated on the Highway 12 access issue saying that he was only requesting approval of ingress for west -bound traffic. Otten said that he had met with MNDOT and they had indicated that they would like more time to study that proposal. He said that the District Engineer had suggested that the Council support his proposal, subject to MNDOT's approval. Mayor Grabek asked whether the City considered future development of Highway 12, i.e. Interstate 394, when asking for right -of -way dedication? Mabusth said that the City was asking for an additional 10' of right -of -way from Mr. Otten. She asked City Engineer Cook whether the 10' was for safety improvements only? City Engineer Cook replied that the 10' would only be for safety improvements. He said that if 394 were to proceed through Long Lake, there would be a need for a corridor • approximately 300' wide. Mayor Grabek asked how wide the present corridor is? Cook said it was 1001. Bernhardson said that technically 394 could not extend west beyond 494. More than likely a 4 lane highway would be designed, the question is whether it would have separated crossings with limited access or at grade crossings. He said that he did not believe that the funding was available for a "freeway style" design. He said if necessary, 4 lanes could be squeeezed into a 100 foot width. Cook concurred with Bernhardson saying the the old County Road 18 was an example of that design. Mayor Grabek suggested that the City consider the improvement of Highway 12 as development occurs in that area to insure that adequate right -of -way is provided. He said it would be less "traumatic" for the property owner to plan for the additional right -of -way at the time of development, rather than having to give up additional land at a later time. Mabusth reminded the Council and Mayor Grabek that Mr. Otten's business structure would be located 110' from the newly • defined right-of-way- Mr. Otten also noted that because Highway 12 was designed as a rural section, there is a significant ditch area that would not be needed if the road is redesigned as an urban section. 3