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-40- Commissioner Johnson inquired if the developer had a proposal that would eliminate one of the cul-de-sacs. Community Development Director Frolik presented some sketch plan alternates, which included cul-de-sacing Waco Street and Yakima Street Commissioner Johnson inquired as to the traffic consultants opinion if those through streets were cul-de-sacs. Mr. Corkle replied that if those roads were to be cul-de-sacs the trips would have to be re-routed in some way. He would have to study the impact on the overall traffic of the development. Commissioner Johnson stated that it would appear that they could close Waco Street to the north without a lot of impact on traffic, but to cul~de-sac Ute street would re-route 140 trips and that would have a greater impact. Mr. Corkle replied that the 140 trips would probably go to I55th Lane or Waco Street to the south. Nh'. Blake stated that there are several different drawings that show different road conditions with some of the aligrunents resolving some of the concerns expressed by the residents. He stated that he thought it was their objective to meet the standards of the City, but they are willing to work with the Commission, Council and residents. Most of the cul-de-sacs to the north could be eliminated, but needs someone to make the de~ision as to which ones. He presented different options to the Commission. In regards to additional park strips and bike path in the area of Ute Street, the Park Commission did not feel that would be a wise use, but they could look at the issue again. Chairperson Nixt stated that when there is a 2.5 acre pgrcel adjacent to a density of 3.3 units per acre, he woUld find it reasonable to have some.type 6fbuffer. Mr. Blake noted that the proposed density for the development is 2.0 units per acres. Chairperson Nixt noted that he was referring to only the portion of the development located by Ute Street. Commissioner Sweet stated that on one property they will have 8 parcels adjacent to their property. The developer has been accommodating to the property owners to the north, but why has no one approached the other property owners. .. Mr. Blake replied that he is not opposed to discussing the issue with other property owners, but at some point it has to stop. The property has been under review long before Centex became involved. Planning Commission/July 12, 2001 Page 16 of 23 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I