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Mr. Banwart informed the Commission that staff met with the developer and property owner to the south on May 11th to discuss the possible extension of 171st Avenue. The property owner to the south presented a future sketch. Discussion of the zoning. The Commission reviewed the City Engineer's letter dated March 24, 1989, and the letter received from the Concerned Citizens in Golden Eagle Estates dated June 5, 1989. Mr. Tim Dusbabek, Spokesperson for the Concerned Citizens of Golden Eagle Estates, stated that they are in favor of the proposal. Their petition was signed by 20 out of 22 residents. Mr. Dusbabek stated that they do have concerns about increased traffic counts and traffic patterns. He pointed out that vehicles may use this area as a shortcut, which will cause a tremendous increase in traffic volume. Chairman Zimmerman asked the applicant if he agrees with the City Engineer's recommendations. Mr. Lee Hennen stated that they do and have already submitted a petition to blacktop Bison Street. Chairman Zimmerman asked if the area residents will agree to blacktop Bison Street. A resident stated that the residents turned it down the last time it was voted on. Mr. Banwart asked the developer if he is willing to work with the residents to get the road surfaced. Mr. Hennen stated that he is willing to work with other property owners on Bison Street N.W. and provide them $500 per lot towards their special assessments. Motion by Commissioner LaDue and seconded by Commissioner Hendriksen to receive public input in the form of written petitions and correspondence and move the recommendation reflect that the citizens adjacent to the property are not opposed to the plat of the property, but that their main concern is the effect the additional homes and resulting traffic will have on their own property, streets and how it will impact their families. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairman Zimmerman, Commissioners LaDue, Hendriksen, Shumway and Terry. Voting No: None. Absent: None. Motion by Commissioner LaDue and seconded by Commissioner Hendriksen to recommend approval of the preliminary plat for Dellwood Hills Addition as submitted, subject to the conditions listed in the City Engineer's letter of April 27, 1989, specifically that the applicant be required to improve or arrange for improvement of Bison Street at least from County Road 63 to 171st Avenue N.W. (#4 of City Engineer's recommendation). Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairman Zimmerman, Commissioners Hendriksen, Shumway, Terry and LaDue. Voting No: None. Absent: None. Case #8: Review draft street light ordinance. Motion by Commissioner LaDue and seconded by Commissioner Hendriksen, to table action on a draft street light ordinance until the next Planning and Zoning meeting scheduled for July 10, 1989. Planning & Zoning Commission/June 12, 1989 Page 8 of 9