Minutes - Planning Commission - 06/06/1994 - Public Hearing @ 7:35

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David Schulte, 6259 144th Avenue N.W. - stated he was very concerned about the road and park. He stated that 144th Avenue is very narrow wherein two cars cannot pass, and he suggested that the City put up signs to accommodate the neighborhood, i.e., "20 MPH, Slow" or "Children at Play." City Engineer Jankowski stated that for the most part, these types of signs are ineffective. He agreed that there would be more traffic down 144th Avenue but that extending Tungsten out to Sunwood Drive would relieve much of the traffic. Kay McCulley, 14431 Wolfram Street N.W. - stated she would like to see as many accesses onto the east-west collector street as possible to keep traffic off of 144th Avenue, and therefore felt 145th Lane should be put in as a through street. Mr. Reese inquired about the approval of this "maze" development and why no easy access to the collector street exists. Mr. Jankowski explained that the area was put together in a series of preliminary plats with four different developers, which was approved in 1989, and that this piece is the last to be developed. Mr. Reese inquired whether the development to the south had access. Mr. Jankowski pointed out six outlets, and he advised that the City is hoping to get more exits to the collector street to the north also. John Peterson, Good Value Homes - stated that they are losing four lots by this configuration, and that although the original approval is preferred, they are restricted by the wetland laws. He advised that their engineer has found that the wetland cannot be filled. He stated their major concerns are access out to Sunfish Boulevard, the need for an east-west collector street, and a way to get to the east-west collector street. Discussion ensued regarding the possibility of making 145th Lane a through street at a different point than that depicted in the original preliminary plat. Mr. Peterson advised that he would like to postpone this public hearing until Good Value Homes' engineer has had an opportunity to explore the possibility of 145th Lane as a through street and evaluate the feasibility. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Deemer and seconded by Commissioner Holland to recess the public hearing until the applicant reapplies for the continuance. Further Discussion: Mr. Peterson added that he would also like to do a little analysis of the street traffic in the interim. Mr. Schulte inquired whether the construction of Sunwood Drive was contingent uPon whether 145th Lane becomes a cul-de-sac, and Mr. Jankowski advised that Sunwood Drive will be constructed regardless. Amendment by Commissioner Hendriksen and seconded by Commissioner Deemer that there will be no formal notification of the public hearing's continuance but that those in attendance may leave their names and addresses so Staff can notify them. Amendment carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Bawden, Commissioners Hendriksen, Deemer, Holland, and Thomd. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioners LaDue and Terry. Public Hearing/Planning Commission/June 6, 1994 Page 2 of 3