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Ms. Mohr expressed concern about the location and aesthetics of the newsracks curren~y located on Owens Drive and requested they be moved. She believed there was a traffic hazard created by people stopping to get newspapers even if it is a no stopping area. She suggested using the same kind of structure to house newsracks that is used on Main Street and moving the newsracks to another location. Mr. Hirahara indicated officials from Denny's would be willing to discuss this. There being no further testimony, the public heating was closed. Ms. Dennis asked what happens if there is a problem with the abandonment of Johnson Court. Mr. Swift said the matter will come before Council for a public heating. If the street is vacated at the north end of Denny's, then its access remains the same as it is today. Staff has just begun discussions with the property owners to determine the best configuration for the proposed street. Currently there is no objection to the vacation on the northern boundary. He aim indicated staff supports Mr. Ten'ill's suggestion to amend Condition #3 to allow construction on the retail portion of the project before the vacation issues are resolved, since all construction takes place north of the existing bulb. " Mr. Tarver did not object to allowing grading to proceed, but did not want the building to be started until the vacation issue is resolved. Mr. Terrill clarified that the interest is to allow the retail project to proceed regardless of how the cul de sac issue is worked out. All easements are in place and access would be the same. He agreed the hotel would not proceed until the vacation issue is resolved. Ms. Mohr was concerned that seems to give leverage to Denny's in its negotiations. She supported letting the retail portion proceed and working out the issues regarding the hotel later. It was moved by Ms. Michelotti, seconded by Ms. Mohr, to adopt Resolution No. 96-103, making a finding of de minimus impact and approving a negative declaration for the application of Reynolds and Brown as filed under Case PUD-96-13. The r011 Call v0t¢ was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers - Dennis, Michelotti, Mohr, Pico, and Mayor Tarver NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None It was moved by Ms. Michelotti, seconded by Ms. Dennis, to direct staff to begin -- street vacation proceedings for Johnson Court. 09/10/96 -7-