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there were multiple large buses, then there would be a traffic issue at the highway
<br />because thereÓs not enough area for more than one bus currently
<br />to allow people to get off. In other words, with multiple buses
<br />some presence of a large bus on the roadway itself. However, with one bus and based
<br />upon the site visit and what is happening, there is adequate room off the shoulder, off the
<br />roadway for a large bus to be completely off and allows passenge
<br />move out.
<br />And to illustrate this even more, Mr. KruegerÓs client produced a videotape during the
<br />evidentiary hearing; and one portion of that showed a large bus pulled off the roadway in
<br />front of the property, and it clearly showed traffic going by unimpeded. It did not appear
<br />that it caused any kind of slowdown or whatever. So I would think of the record that
<br />exists right now in evidence, there is some indication that it would not be problem.
<br />Ms. Broder also cited the potential hazard of the bus as itÓs picking people up after the
<br />tour is pau. That bus would be possibly crossing the highway, pulling up in front of the
<br />property, again, off the roadway, loading people up and moving, and characterizing that
<br />as possibly a traffic hazard, you know, the movement across the highway. But, in effect,
<br />that is no different from making a left-hand turn.
<br />And looking at, based upon the traffic report, the level of service on this road is class, a
<br />level of service B, which is really close to being A, a very good level of traffic. The sight
<br />distance is indicated as being adequate, so the bus is not doing this on a blind curve or
<br />anything like that. This is a shoulder way, thatÓs whatÓs on the record.
<br />Oh, lastly, the reason itÓs important to have, for Doutor to have the flexibility of having a
<br />large bus occasionally bring a group is because there are times when, if they didnÓt have
<br />the opportunity to have visitors by a large bus, then those visitors would not be able to
<br />come. And thatÓs basically, again, because the tour bus, rather the tour company may not
<br />have all of the smaller vehicles that are needed. And so itÓs an economic issue as well
<br />with my client. I believe it was pointed out earlier, too, that, you know, without a large
<br />bus, if the alternative is smaller vehicles, cars, etc., then, obviously, you have more
<br />vehicles on the road. So itÓs, you know, looking at that issue from two sides. There are
<br />some benefits of a public nature to having one vehicle rather than several.
<br />We also asked that 5.d be amended regarding the larger bus issue. ThatÓs because of
<br />Ms. BroderÓs prohibition against large bus use. She has structured some of the parking
<br />provisions in 5.d to require embarking and disembarking just within the existing parking
<br />lot. That is not going to work if the Applicant is allowed one large bus because a large
<br />bus, as I think the parties are fully aware, thereÓs some evidence, will not be able to get
<br />into that parking lot. The large bus would only allow disembarking and embarking off
<br />the roadway at the very top of the property. And, so, we propose some language to allow
<br />that and, also, to allow those kinds of, any improvements relating to a pull-out area for
<br />the large bus to be approved by Public Works and Planning.
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