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<br /> April 17,2006 2 <br /> . <br /> City staff is seeking direction from the City Council on the following two items: <br /> I. Will access be permitted from Hamline Avenue? <br /> 2. What is the City Council's desired density for this development site? <br /> Mayor Aplikowski requested that access to the property be allowed on Hamline Avenue. <br /> City Administrator Wolfe said that access may be limited on Hamline Avenue due to the turn <br /> lanes on CSAH 96. <br /> Councilmember Grant said that he is in favor of having access on Ham1ine Avenue to the <br /> proposed site. <br /> Councilmember Larson said that he is concerned about the proposed access onto Hamline <br /> Avenue. Due to the hill and traffic congestion, it may be a better solution for the City to <br /> consider an access into the development along CSAH 96. <br /> Mayor Aplikowski suggested a right turn only option on Harnline Avenue. <br /> Counci1member Holden said that she is concerned about the possibility of more U-turns on <br /> CSAH 96 resulting in more traffic accidents. <br /> . Mayor Aplikowski said that she is not in favor of U-turns. She does not consider U-turns a safe <br /> driving maneuver. The original proposal included access to CSAH 96 and Hamline Avenue. <br /> Councilmember Larson said that the only way the City could stop the usage of U-turns was to <br /> place a sign along CSAH 96 that make U-turns illegal. <br /> Councilmember Grant said that it was important that the business owners have right-in and right- <br /> out access. The amount of density at this location will determine the access needs for this parcel <br /> of land. Easy access to the location is very important for a business. <br /> Mayor Aplikowski asked City staffifthe developer's proposal has changed since last year. <br /> Community Development Director Barton said that the developer is seeking clarification from <br /> the City regarding access and density issues before submitting new plans. <br /> Mayor Aplikowski asked the City Council if they are comfortable with the proposed density of <br /> 70,000 square feet or should the density of the project be decreased. <br /> Councilmember Holden said that she is not comfortable with the proposed density. She would <br /> like to see a project that is less dense due to traffic and safety concerns. <br /> . Mayor Aplikowski said that she is comfortable with the current density of the project. <br />