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Council have approved the land use change in the Comprehensive Plan. The City Council conducted a public hearing and adopted findings of fact regarding the rezoning of the property to implement the land use changes. In accordance with the approved preliminary plat, the existing City Hall driveway to Alpine Drive NW will be converted and constructed as a public road (Helium Street NW). Connection is also shown with 152na Lane NW to the east. A future connection is being platted for eventual connection with 152na Avenue NW to the east. Staff did receive comment from Anoka County regarding the proposed street configuration and accesses. Anoka County does not support utilizing an access from the plat onto Nowthen Boulevard, either temporary or permanent. City Staff maintains the position to require access onto Nowthen Boulevard as a second outlet for the neighborhood. The County has also recommended that the access from the dental clinic on Nowthen Boulevard be eliminated and replaced on a street interior to the plat. City Staff's response was that this is an existing access and is not desirable to access a commercial site through a residential neighborhood. The County is requiring the construction of north and south bound right and left turn lanes at Alpine Drive. Mayor Gamec inquired if an agreement had been reached with landowners to the south. City Attorney Goodrich replied that an agreement is still being negotiated, therefore, an approval should be contingent upon a final agreement being reached. Mayor Gamec inquired if the developer was going to postpone the construction of two of the houses until the move is completed. Community Development Director Trudgeon replied that was correct. Mayor Gamec inquired if money will be escrowed to continue the road in the future. Civil Engineer II Linton explained that street will end at the lot marked "exception", which is not under control of the development, but the street will continue through that lot once it is acquired. Mayor Gamec inquired if that will impact the City's access. Mr. Linton replied no. Community Development Director Trudgeon reviewed the language that is included in the agreement pertaining to the two lots that will not be constructed until the appropriate time relating to access. Councilmember Jeffrey inquired if the City will still have two entrance/exits to the site. Mr. Trudgeon explained that the driveway that currently exists will be converted to a public road and the other current access will be considered a temporary access. Councilmember Jeffrey inquired if changes will be made to the road to accommodate the additional traffic. City Council / February 28, 2006 Page 8 of 18