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• • WS — Item 3 WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT Work Session Item 3 Date: November 7, 2011 To: City Council From: Michael Grochala Re: Jason's Bobby & Steve's Auto World Access Background At the October 24, 2011 City Council meeting, Jason Snyder of Jason's Bobby & Steve's Auto World commented on the difficulty of accessing his business as a result of the 35E Interchange improvements. The City Council requested that the issue be placed on the November work session agenda. Auto World is located at the intersection of Main Street and 21st Avenue. Prior to the reconstruction of Main Street in 2008, the intersection of Main & 21st Avenue allowed for full ingress and egress movements. Access was partially restricted as part of the Main Street reconstruction. The Main Street reconstruction limited access to right -in, right -out and left -in movements due to proximity of the intersection to the freeway ramps and to improve mobility along the corridor. As design work continued for the interchange project, property owners and development interests worked with the city and county to allow full access to properties both north and south of Main Street. By separating the access points, allowing full access to the north at 21st Avenue and access to the south opposite the 35E southbound off ramps, we were able to accommodate the access requests of the property owners while addressing the county's traffic concerns. However, this design further reduced the southern access to 21st Avenue to a right -in only condition. While Auto World now has full access to a signalized intersection they have stated that the access changes, coupled with the orientation of the existing building, have significantly impacted business. As a result they are interested in pursuing any potential access alternatives. Requested Council Direction Discussion only. No action required at this time. Attachments 1. 21St Avenue Intersection Layout.