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median which would essentially result in the creation of two smaller curb cuts along Spruce Street. The applicant has indicated that, in times of heavy rainfalls, stormwater tends to pool at along Spruce Street at the entrance to his property and construction of a curb cut median (as required as part of the original CUP) would escalate the existing drainage problem. The applicant has indicated a willingness to narrow the curb cut width to the extent possible but believes the centralized median concept would negatively affect the functioning of his site. In review of the photographs submitted by the applicant (see Exhibit C), it is evident that a drainage problem exists in the area. It is believed that the elevation of the street and a lack of stormsewer in the area eliminates the usual solution to this problem. While the elimination of the curb cut median appears justified, the City Engineer should provide comment and recommendation on the matter. RECOMMENDATION Based on the preceding review, it is evident that a drainage problem exists in the area and that the construction of a centralized median within the Spruce Street curb cut could further such problem. With this in mind, our office recommends approval of the conditional use permit amendment subject to the following conditions 1. The remaining conditions of the original conditional use permit remain applicable. 2. The City Engineer finds the proposed elimination of the curb cut median to be acceptable. 3. The curb cut be narrowed to the extent possible as determined appropriate by the City Engineer. 4. Comments of other City staff. pc. Kathy Glanzer Greg Schroeder Steve Westerhaus Lee Elfering Dave Evans, 182B Ryan Lane, Little Canada, MN 55117 2