Agenda - Council - 10/27/1998 - Laserfiche WebLink

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I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I since the summer months. He explained that due to the MnDOT request for less access, and if the City were to say they want more study on a service road, it would place Burger King in a difficuk position as well. He stated that while he may agree with the need for a service road, he questions the impact Councilmember Haas Steffen stated this argument has often been used on City Councils and forces bad planning decisions which the City has to live with for many years. She asked if it makes sense to ask questions now since once the building is construct it costs more to undo it. Mayor Gamec asked if the consultant has made a recommendation on this issue. Ms. Frolik stated they have not. Councilmember Zimmerman stated it would not hurt for the City Planner to address the issue of whether there should be a frontage road. Mayor Gamec stated the City has been working on this for a long time and asked why the issue of a frontage road is just now being raised. Councilmember Haas Steffen stated that for the first time she has the benefit of seeing what is in the Comprehensive Plan and being proposed by the business entity, City, MnDOT and the City Planner. Mayor Gamec noted the Council was previously presented with the site plan. Community Development Director Sherman stated it is correct that the site plan has already been approved. She stated that there is some design potential so this idea could be addressed with the developer. Councilmember Haas Steffen stated she is not willing to back off her concerns regarding a service road, which she feels is a valid concern. She stated if this is approved tonight it could be contingent upon redesigning, since a septic system is not needed, and the Comprehensive Plan consultant can address whether there should be a frontage road. She stated that this service road and how T.H. #10 is treated is vitally important and needs to be correctly and adequately addressed. City Attorney Goodrich suggested approval be contingent upon those criteria. He noted this is a preliminary agreement. Councilmember Haas Steffen noted that a number of things have changed such as it starting out with a septic system which was then eliminated when the sewer service was extended. Mayor Gamec stated his understanding there was not enough room at this intersection to accommodate a service road. Mr. Jankowski advised that MnDOT's concern was the potential for conflict with accelerating City Council/October 13, 1998 Page 17 of 22