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r � � delivery; the mailboxes would be in a cluster, centrally located in the subdivision. The post office would purchase the mailboxes, pay for the shelter, maintain the shelter, and provide the key control. Mr. Stinson stated that this was a nationwide program and was successful, due to its cost effectiveness. He stated that the postal service could not absorb all the fees and requested a blanket site plan approval from the County. Mr. Peterson stated that this new program eventually would reduce their work staff by 50% in ten years. He then explained the sectional center concept for mail delivery throughout the state. Discussion followed. Bruce King, Community Development Director, explained that the process, presented by the postal service in August, was approved by the Planning & Zoning Board. He continued that in new construction it would be a simple matter because in going through the site plan review process, they would be assured of provisions for mail delivery. However, for an existing development, it would create more of a difficult situation because the developer could not come in for a site plan review. He then talked about the -fees, the time element, and the departments that would be.involved in this process. Mr. King stated that the staff recommendation would be to continue with the site plan process and waive the $10 fee for the zoning permit. Commissioner Lyons wondered if it would be possible for the Planning & Engineering Departments to put together a sample type of plan to prevent the Postal Service from having to come in for every installation. Lengthy discussion followed, and it was determined that the City should be contacted regarding their fees. Attorney Brandenburg recommended that the process be streamlined and that it go through Planning & Zoning rather .00T 6 1982 14 1f CU r