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packets pointing out that two of the six communities surveyed allow second curb cuts with conditions, and four do not. The Planner also noted that the Council's position was that a Variance was not warranted in Che Murphy request, and suggested that if there is support for second driveway accesses for residential homes, then the CUP process would be the appropriate way to address the issue. The Planner also reported that his office did some research on the issue, and reported that the Minnesota Department of Transportation lobbies cities to minimize the number of curb cuts. It is MN DOT's position the additional curb cuts along a road create less safe driving conditions. MN DOT's preference is that cities limit curb cuts as well as manage their location in order to increase safety along roadways. The Planner stated that if the City is inclined to adopt an ordinance allowing more than one curb cut per residential property, his office has identified a number of limiting conditions as outlined in his report. The Planner reviewed each of these conditions. They are as follows: Limit Che overall impervious surface on a parcel to 30%. This is a standard Chat already exists in the Shoreland District, and the Planner felt it was a valuable one Co follow. 2. Limit the maximum percentage or linear feet of curb cut allowed on any one parcel. The Planner recommended that the total curb cut on any parcel not exceed 50% of the total frontage or 40 feet, whichever is less. 3. Limit the minimum frontage necessary to qualify for an additional curb cut. The Planner suggested that a lot width of 100 or 125 feet should be the minimum frontage that would qualify for a second curb cut. 4. Limit the minimum separation of curb cuts. The Planner noted that Chis will minimize conflicts between turning traffic. Limit the total number of curb cuts on a street. The Planner indicated that this condition would require more research, and he was unsure as to how the standard would be applied, i.e., number of homes, length of the block, etc. 6. Limit the minimum setback requirement for curb cuts from the property line or other neighboring curb cuts. 7. Require additional landscaping to compensate for the additional pavement and/or require an alternative paving