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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON APRIL 14, 1997 ( #6 - #2212 Rebers - Continued) 0 Gaffron indicated that access is the primary issue with the conversion of this outlot to buildable lot status. Outlot E meets the minimum lot area and width standards for a building site in the B -1 District, and the only variances which may be necessary for its development would be related to specific building and site layout issues. A 70' wide curb cut for a right -in, right -out ingress /egress resulted from the safety improvements for Highway 12. These improvements did allow for a future curb cut but with a median across it. Gaffron noted that the comprehensive plan limits access to Highway 12. Although the "Alternative 6 North" proposal for the Highway 12 corridor would move substantial traffic off of Hwy 12, the current Hwy 12 would continue to have a high traffic count. The projected count would still warrant a limited access roadway with service roads for access to adjacent properties. The Planning Commission had discussed the access issues as outlined in the 4/2/97 memo on page 2 relating to traffic on Hwy 12, safety improvement impacts on access to Outlot E, shared access, and factors that would trigger construction of the frontage road. The plan called for a road within Outlot D to be developed at the time of development of Outlot E or F for a fiilly completed frontage road. The City has easements over Outlots C and D to Willow Drive. The existing drainage pond was developed as part of Sugar Woods. The City would require confirmation that the pond would be able to handle the additional drainage from development of Outlot E. • Gaffron stated the Staff recommendation differs from the Planning Commission review outcome. The Commission recommended unanimous approval of the preliminary subdivision and change in outlot to buildable status with a temporary right -in, right -out access subject to future construction of a frontage road. Other conditions are noted on page 7 of the 4/10/97 memo. The Commission suggested the applicant investigate the possibility of a shared curb cut with the Wear property and the possibility of creating an access across from Brimhall Avenue which would serve both Outlot E and the East Willow Woods future development. Gaffron said the Staff recommendation would follow the comprehensive plan and would not allow this development to occur until the frontage road is in place. Staff recommendation includes seven conditions as noted on page 6 of the 4/10/97 memo. Steve Pflam relayed the history of the property owned by Rebers. At the time the outlot was so designated, the City and applicant disagreed about the need for a frontage road. This and several other lots were platted separately so there would not be the need to obtain right -of -way from Sugar Woods development for the future frontage road. The future frontage road was not extended eastward as it was felt it could be dealt with when Outlot F and the lot to west of the Rebers property were developed. When Otten's property was developed, a piece of land was obtained for the future frontage road. A right -of -way was granted with restrictions. 0 6