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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MELTING, MAY 6, 1980 -5- DF]MONTREVILLE ACCESS: Several residents expressed the same concerns and oppositions, D. 3bxprecht - suggested the City consider making the access a carry-over launch only. Because of the line of site in this area residents asked the Council how they propose to resolve the problem of vehicles totally blocking the road. They also proposed speed zone signs be posted. The Council was also asked to eonsider closing the access entirelyv, and that "No Parking" signs be posted on both sides of the road. Morgan moved, seconded by Mottaz, to adopt Resolutiof1 80-25f equesting Washington County to put up "No Parking" signs on both: §ides of Demontrevi.11e Trail (from 50th Street to Highlands Trail to the north), except in designated areas, and that speed control signs, 30 mph, (lower speed around dangerous curves) be posted. Motion carried 5-0. The Council will also request the County to improve the site line in this area. The Council will discuss a carry-over launch and access improvement at the May 20 meeting. DENNIS DENEENs Varinace request for side lot less than 101 and shoreland less than 100, - Mr, Deneen has had his property surveyed. The neighbor to the east has no objections. The addition to the house will be in front of the present structure, Be still requests to put his garage 10 feet from the front lot line, in order to;save a tree in his front ,yard, Mottaz moved, seconded by Armstrong, to approve the variance for the side lot set back for 51 ft; from the shoreland for less than 100 ft; and a variance for the 10 ft, setback from the front lot line for the garage. Motion carried 5-0. Mr. Deneen agreed to remove the old shed on the property. The Council agreed that the road in front of Deneens in unlikely to be improved and other structures in this area are 10 ft. from the front lot line, therefore, they did not fell this variance request inappropriate. ENGINEER'S REPORTe A. Oace Road - Engineer Bohrer is securing bids for improving the turn- around. The Oaces agreed to improvements including widening the road, flattening the side slopes and clearing the cul-de-sac of trees and brush for emergency vehicles. Residents generally agreed to all but clearing the cul-de-sac, A pumper and tanker could not turn around under the present cul-de-sac conditions, The Council agreed that the area should be cleared to allow the minimum clearance for fire equipment to turn around, B. Brockman Addition - TKDA sent a letter to Brockman Addition developers saying they must complete.the ditch improvements on the north side of High- way 5 or. the City will do it. Mri/DOT has agreed to do the improvement provided the City improves the existing outlet to the 36" culvert under State 5, The Council reviewed the preliminary plant and drainage/ponding improvements, Novak suggested they have changed the drainage by their development, therefore, they should be responsible for correcting the problem. Morgan moved, seconded by Pott, to table any action on Brockman Addition, Motion carried 5-0.