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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR AUGUST 11, 1997 ( #5) #2267 JOHN O'SULLIVAN, 3340 SHORELINE /2380 SHADYWOOD - COUNCIL SITE • PLAN APPROVAL John O'Sullivan was present. Gaffron stated this application is for a third access to the Culvers site from Shadywood Road by crossing the conceptually vacated portion of Navarre Lane as well as the southerly corner of the church property. Customers are having difficulty entering from eastbound County Road 15 and leaving his site heading east. The City Engineer has reviewed the site and determined that this proposed access is too close to the intersection and notes that this location will be a potential problem if the County ever creates a free right turn lane from westbound County Road 15 to north bound County Road 19. The City Engineer would prefer to have this proposed access limited to a right - in/right -out access. Gaffron noted that Planning Commission reviewed this application at their July 21 st meeting and voted 4 -2 to recommend denial based on unresolved safety concerns related to the northwesterly access of the restaurant although they acknowledged the need for an additional access to the site. Gaffron stated the safety issues related to a revision in the building plans after original approval regarding the northwest building entrance configuration. The exit doorway now opens to a sidewalk rather than directly in front of the drive -thru lane. The Building Inspector's recommendation is to add a 6' long length of railing along the sidewalk from the doorway, so that pedestrians will have the ability to see vehicles in the drive -thru lane before stepping off the sidewalk. Planning Commission is also recommended a "zebra striping" crosswalk in the middle of the parking lot for pedestrian safety. Gaffron stated Staff agrees with the need for an additional access for the site. In staff s opinion the right - in/right -out limitation will not result in a solution to the traffic dilemma on site. Staff recommends that if the access is approved, it should be on a temporary basis only until a permanent access is provided as part of the church site development. He noted Staff has not prepared a resolution for Council tonight, it will be brought to Council's next meeting. O'Sullivan explained to Council the building configuration regarding the doorway, stating that during the building review this change was brought before the city staff. He stated the third access will be used primarily by restaurant customers and would reduce traffic to and from County Road 15. Jabbour asked when the church would be developed. O'Sullivan stated it could be this fall or maybe next year. Peterson asked if the 6' railing was part of the original plan. Gaffron stated the approved site plan did not include the railing although the original resolution requires the sidewalk with a railing and striping. Goetten asked if it would be possible to place a stop sign at the end of the proposed access. is 4