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submitting an application does not assume project funding. This project will need to compete with other similar projects for limited funds. Access to Fronting Property The study proposes the ambitious goal of eliminating 46 private access points between C.R. gl 16 and 167th Avenue. The study does not recommend forcing the removal of any existing driveways, rather, it provides a guide for the City to utilize when opportunities avail themselves from a land use or roadway changes. The study also suggests no new access be allowed. Again, while this is a desirable goal, circumstances will continue to present themselves where new accesses will be requested. MnDOT currently has the final authority to grant or deny such accesses. MnDot can be held legally responsible for compensating the property for the purchase of access rights. The City also has control over access to the highway through the site plan review process. The report recommends that the City, during the site plan review process, deny new accesses within 600 feet of existing streets or driveways as a safety concern. Other Issues In addition to the public hearing comments, the final documents should be reviewed for final text. Several subtle, but significant entries in the revised text report need to be addressed. One such issue occurs on page 37 and 39 which mentions the purchase of 149th Avenue properties by the City. I don't believe it would be prudent to commit the City to this obligation. Also, the wording on future private access limitation should be clearly placed in the recommended section. Recommendation: Staff recommends the adoption of the T.H. //47 Corridor Study as an amendment to the City's Comprehensive Plan. Council Action: Motion to adopt the T.H.//47 Corridor Study as an amendment to the City's Comprehensive Plan. Reviewed by: City Administrator City Engineer RB: 6/11/96 Also distributed to: City Attorney Finance Officer /jmk