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• • • COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 13, 2001 Following the Planning and Zoning Board review and in response to previous Council action (Resolution No. 01— 102), staff participated in discussions with Anoka County and the applicant with regards to the location of the second access. These discussions resulted in the modification of the Development Plan, which is now being presented for approval. Community Development Director Grochala presented the staff analysis of the Development Plan and Preliminary Plat noting the findings relating to the PDO Rezoning and conditions of approval. Council Member Carlson inquired about the current situation with the Rice Creek Watershed District. Community Development Director Grochala advised a lot of issues revolved around the site design. The major issues have been taken care of. Wetlands were another issue so Ryan Companies has modified the plan to decrease the impact. Revised plans have been submitted and the City is waiting for comments from the Rice Creek Watershed District. Council Member Carlson inquired about the negotiations the City is controlled by JADT. Economic Development Director Wessel adv. with JADT and McDonald's. The negotiations are going well. through the eminent domain process. urchase the two (2) acres continues to negotiate City may have to go Council Member Carlson referred to the public road o pag 2 o staff report and stated she does not see the road on the site plan. Community Devel. ,:'rector Grochala referred to the map indicating the location of the roadway and advis will be designed as part of the City's Public Improvement Project. Council Member Carlson inquired abou the Planning and Zoning Board reco the staff recommendation relating recommendation. He reviewed f recommendation regarding the signs in relation to ommunity Development Director Grochala stated sistent with the Planning and Zoning Board s of the signs noting that is included in the PDO. Council Member Carlso eferre. - xhibit G regarding elevation. Community Development Director Grochala review + :`ls of the elevations noting the City Council has reviewed both plans. Council Member Carlson stated a public hearing was held at the Planning and Zoning Board meeting. However, public comment should be taken because the plan has changed. Council Member O'Donnell inquired about the options for traffic going south relating to the right- in right- out access at 77th Street. Community Development Director Grochala advised properties on the east side of Lake Drive going southbound will have to go north first. Properties on the west side of Lake Drive can go southbound. Northbound traffic will have to go to 79` Street. Council Member Reinert inquired about any other options for 77th Street. Community Development Director Grochala advised the County will only allow the second access as proposed. The developer has indicated a second access is necessary. Access from 77th Street to the site will cause additional problems. There are not many options for this roadway. 5