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to the presenl street systems, the uaffic through our neighborhood would increase even more. The increased usage of the residential streets raises the concern of how much traffic the residenti',d streets are capable of handling without accelerated deterioration. Put another way, will the increased traffic mean sealcoafing or repairing cra?ks and potholc~ more often? The corners of 171s~ and Zeolite area already getting worn away duc to traffi:~ cutting the corners too close,,.";,~ '~' eo~n=o ' - too fast around the corners. This problem will only be compounded with more traffic on the streets. The paint we are :.D'ing to make is this, we are not happy with the proposed development ~iven the present street systems, if there are no additional streets buil~ or if Bison Street is not improved from it's present gravel surface, 171st Avenue to Zeolite to 169th will become a through street not only for the present i~omeowners but future homeowners along Bison as well. \Ve think that residential streets should be just that, residential streets, not a hub between a neighborhood and a major roadway with our neighborhood being caugh~ in increased traffic to a major roadway without compromising our neighborhood in the process. Some ideas we have for achieving this goal are: 1. Improve the surface of Bison Street and close 171st Avenue N.W. Put in another East-West street linking the new neighborhood to a major south roadway. At the yen, least, there should be a stop sign up on 171st and Zeolite if nothing else is done. /5resent traffic along Zeolite moves at a pretty good clip as it is and with more traffic coming onto Zeolite from 171st, with no traffic controls, it is an accident waiting to happen. In conclusion, we have no problems with more homes being built. We realize that this area is growing rapidly, it is a sign of the times. We do not think it is reasonable, however, to ask us to lower our qualiD, of life in our neighborhood by putting up with large increases in n-azTic when there are alternatives to this potential problem. We hope you will take into consideration what we have stated. We feel these are valid zoncems that deserve some hhough~ Thank you." Lmm, Sanders - 17135 Bison - Stated that the lights from n'affic coming down Bison will "'-'- ' '~ ~'~ private land and not in the shine into his home. Noted that Bison ,.u.,entl.x is ah.n~.,., on co.eat public right-of-way. Pat Dusbabek - Inquired as to the type and cost range of homes that would be constructed in Delwood. Chaiwn~ Zi,,'mne,,-rn~ replied that the homes would have to meet City Code standards; the market is good for better quality homes. Lee Herman - Stated tlnat he will be selling some of the lots to builders and buildin~ some of the homes himself. The homes will be required to have double ar~ached garages ~,nd the Plam-,ing & Zoning Public H~ezrin~iay 2, 1989 Page 2 of 3