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VN-200, LP-78 Page #2 Another issue involves the concern over the flow and volume of traffic generated at the site. The zoning code in Section 12-060, c., states. that there be only 2 driveways per property unless the City Council grants a special permit for more. The applicant is requesting 3 driveways. Ramsey County will be upgrading Old Highway #8 between 6th Street S.W. and 2nd Street N.W. The acute angle intersection of 8th Avenue S.W. and Old Highway #8 south of lst Street S.W. is proposed to be eliminated. These types of intersections are very dangerous. 8th Avenue is proposed to be a cul-de-sac north of Old Highway #8 and access would be via lst Street S.W. This upgrading will eliminate one dangerous traffic problem in this area while the proposed driveway off of Old Highway #8 could cause another traffic problem. Staff recommends that if the driveway is permissible it only be used.as an entrance into the site. Another major concern generated from this proposal.is drainage. The proposed grade changes and curbing will result in storm water run-off being channeled out via the driveways. The two low areas are the northeast corner and the southwest corner of the site. The drainage to the northeast corner to the curb and then westward along the curb and out through the driveway could cause some problems. City Engineer recommends that an approximate 100 foot storm sewer be placed in the northeast corner to carry the run-off out to the intersection of Old Highway #8 and 9th Avenue S.W. This system would then make use of the proposed Ramsey County storm sewer system along Old Highway #8. It should also be noted that. only approximately 85/ of the exterior walk facing public streets are decorative block and the zoning code requires that the exterior wall be constructed of material other than standard concrete block. In summary, the applicant has the unique circumstances warranting a variance based on the following conditions: 1. That additional landscaping be used for screening along 3rd Street S.W. and the northeast corner; 2. That the drainage system be approved by the City Engineer; 3. Traffic patterns are acceptable to staff and the driveway off of old Highway #8 be used for an entrance only.