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June 11, 1979 Page 6 <br />DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL--GEORGE HALVORSON--2908 HIGHWAY 10 <br />Official Rose explained this matter had been tabled at the May 14 meeting <br />and more information had been requested regarding off-street parking, a <br />buffer for the homes to the south, Highway 10 access, data pursuant to <br />Resolution #983, and a Fire Dept. report. The developer has provided this <br />information,would like Council views for their consultants to look at, and <br />have agreed to the possibility of tabling the matter to give time for <br />Council clarification. <br />Thomas Steffans, 3250 W. 66th St., Edina, attorney for the developer, <br />stated they have a site plan which attempts to respond to Council requests. <br />The plan shows more detail as to buffer as requested. A letter is furnished <br />from the State Highway Dept. that indicates approval and a permit is in <br />process for access to Highway 10. The site plan and accompanying memo <br />detail how to handle drainage problems per Resolution #983. There is also <br />a letter from the Fire Dept. in agreement, assuming site plan includes <br />satisfactory information. The only remaining item is that of drainage. <br />He stated it is their understanding this site plan and memos are to be <br />submitted to the City Engineer for review and comment. <br />Mayor McCarty inquired as to the number of curb cuts to be made. Mr. <br />Lundquist stated there would be just one; that the Highway Dept, will <br />permit repositioning it a few feet, and the Fire Dept. suggested enlarging <br />it. Bonding has been done with the Highway Department. <br />Mayor McCarty asked Mr. Lundquist to explain the buffering proposed. Mr. <br />Lundquist stated they propose to put up a finished fence to contain the <br />tenants. Building A would have no windows facing neighborhood houses. <br />Suitable trees and sod would be provided. <br />Mayor McCarty asked if the developer still felt it necessary for the <br />private driveway. Mr. Lundquist replied they did and the Fire Marshal <br />has indicated he wants it for vehicle access. He went on to explain it <br />would be 4 or 5 feet wide for only emergency vehicles. <br />Mayor McCarty expressed concern regarding the amount of traffic pouring <br />into the residential neighborhood. <br />Councilmember Ziebarth inquired as to the zoning on the east side of the <br />building and what screening was proposed. Mr. Lundquist indicated it was <br />zoned the same as this property and felt it was difficult to screen 5 feet. <br />Councilmember Ziebarth asked Mr. Lundquist to explain his solution to the <br />summer parking problem. Mr. Lundquist explained that an arrangement could <br />be used where certain doors in the garage could be held open in the summer, <br />thereby releasing 14 spaces to the outside and providing use without charge <br />in the garage. This would increase the code requirement 1.5 spaces per <br />unit to the outside. In the winter the door arrangement would be such that <br />62 spaces would be provided. The City could determine when the door <br />arrangement could take effect for the summer or winter. Councilmember <br />Ziebarth indicated he had wanted an arrangement providing adequate parking <br />in the summer so there would be no need to park anywhere than the stalls. <br />He further stated he didn't feel that adding the 14 spaces would be <br />sufficient to keep tenants from parking in the R-1 area. <br />