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W IJUN 13 1989 Boa 77 Discussion again arose as to the benefitted area this lane will serve, and Commissioner Bird asked about the DOT's responsi- bility in regard to a left turn lane at certain intersections. Director Davis believed the DOT is looking at new development the way the County is. If it is a site related improvement, then the DOT probably will not participate. If it is a multi -site related improvement, then do you look at the multi -site that will benefit or at the next one coming to build and develop? Commissioner Scurlock did not believe we can set all that policy today. He noted that if he were Mr. Hedin, he would be saying that you have already got somebody on the hook for this - the warehouse got their permit and they were to be responsible 100%, and you just haven't collected from them yet. Director Davis pointed out that basically that building could sit their 10 years without a CO. This quick -lube facility could be built in the meantime, and in his opinion, that new facility will exasperate the problem because there will be more traffic attracted to 99th Street. Commissioner Scurlock again stressed the need for a uniform policy, and Commissioner Eggert believed we do have one and developers are made aware of their options in this regard. Debate continued, and Commissioner Bird believed that at some point in the future, the DOT will build this improvement and pay for it; so, why not go ahead and approve the project and wait for them to do it. Director Keating noted that it is a question of timing and as to when someone can build. Commissioner Scurlock continued to stress that he was looking for a policy that is more uniform and standard; staff continued to contend that we do have such a policy; and Commissioner Bird continued to emphasize that this particular improvement is the DOT's responsibility. Director Keating felt there are two issues - first, do we want the left turn lane put in there and not make the existing 80