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Asst. City Administrator/Economic Development Manager Brama agreed that is an important <br /> component and noted that the development agreement would outline the easements and would be <br /> in place prior to execution of the purchase agreement. <br /> Councilmember LeTourneau stated that originally, he thought he would favor option B, as that <br /> provides a better view shed from the street, but is also sensitive of the safety concerns with cross <br /> traffic. He emphasized that he likes the building orientation of concept B but the parking <br /> alignment of concept A. He stated that he would prefer to not have cross access through the site <br /> because of the safety concern. <br /> Councilmember Shryock stated that the reservation would simply be a holder and the City could <br /> take it or leave it at a later date. She stated that she understands the safety aspect of concept A, <br /> but also understands for the overall safety of the area it would be nice to have the cross access. <br /> She stated that none of the access options show a cross access on the southern portion, which <br /> would eliminate the safety concern. She stated that she would like to see that alternative. <br /> Mayor Strommen stated that there are two ways to look at safety and stated that she would be in <br /> favor of including the easements in the purchase agreement. She referenced a portion of the case <br /> which outlines the elements of the purchase agreement, specifically regarding private road versus <br /> public road. She asked for clarification. <br /> Asst. City Administrator/Economic Development Manager Brama stated that there are two <br /> options for the road and provided additional details. He stated that the purchase agreement will <br /> include both options and specify how the cost splits would occur for each option. <br /> Kristin Johnson, the applicant, stated that her preference for safety reasons would be concept A. <br /> She explained that having a road coming through the site would be less safe for parents dropping <br /> off their children. She stated that with the site more self-contained it would be safer for the <br /> parents and children, especially as the neighboring use is not known. <br /> Councilmember Shryock stated that she understands the desire to have the separation and noted <br /> that perhaps a cross access could occur on the south portion of the property which would allow <br /> cross access and would also provide the safety for her site. <br /> Councilmember Williams asked the preference of a public or private road. <br /> Ms. Johnson replied that her preference would be for a public road as that would ensure that the <br /> road continues to be well maintained in alignment with other public roads. <br /> Councilmember Williams stated that she is not in favor of a public road in this location if the <br /> cross easements cannot be reserved. She stated that the cost of constructing a public road is high <br /> and therefore should serve more than one parcel. <br /> Motion by Councilmember LeTourneau, seconded by Councilmember Riley, to approve the <br /> purchase agreement with Stone Brook Academy for one acre of land located,near the center of <br /> The COR for a children's academy and childcare center. <br /> City Council/March 14,2017 <br /> Page 8 of 10 <br />