Agenda - Planning Commission - 03/03/2005

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Councilmember Cook commented' Ms. PlCkard's lot is already part of density transitioning from one lot to another. Michael Gavlin, 15752 OsmiUm Street, ~tated his property is north of this proposed development. He does see how this could become a PUD~ bu~ ~s development does seem a little dense compared to the properties to the rlorth~ AnOther issue is along the northern property line there is a tree buffer line and there are gaPS in,that, OhO o.f which directly affects the property he owns. He would like to see some sort 0f dense tel! evergreens planted there. He would also have concerns with drainage, but knows thOSe will be addressed later. Will Thompson, 15428 NowthenBoulevard, stated he is concerned about the increase in future traffic volumes and the ~afety aspe~cts. This access, will have to tie in with the new CR 5 and he would encourage the developer tO keep in:m~d Some upgrades are needed. He stated the traffic is very dangerous at thei intersections in the!area k~t'Alpine Drive and CR 5 and needs attention: Whatever is done as far as density'redUCti°n Will lessen the impacts at these intersections. June Hampton, 15551 Potassium Street, stated-her concern and question is what will happen to Potassium Street, as it has been stated it will be difficult to move. The residents have. no choice and have to stay here, but the buildersldan mak~ ~hoices. She is appealing to the Council to make the right choice to make this a win/win situation. The builder should make some money, but the residents should be treated!fairly't°o. - Assistant Public Works Director 01Son explained the situation with Potassium street is not that it is physically not possible; it is difficult dueito the wetland laws that prohibit filling in wetlands. Mr. Hampton stated his concernSwith this deVeloPment are the same as with the previous' development regarding the road. : Associate Planner Weld recapped ~irection.from the Councilto address the issues of density, benefits to the City for the PUD, the lengthi of the cul-de-sac, the future connection to the south, keeping the tree buffer and completing it al~ong the north sides looking at Potassium Street and the right-ofzway, and concems on the inter~eftions in the area of Alpine Drive and old CR 5. Mayor Gamec noted the intersection at Alpine ~Drive and CR 5 Was looked at before and needs to be addressed. Councilmember Elvig presented a picL0reo_flthe proPosed detached townhomes. He informed the residents these units are attractive and self-contained, they are not like the large townhome structures along Highway 10. . · Ms. Fix stated right now there is traffic coming dOwn Radium Street constantly and traffic from the development to the east: In addition there will now be traffic from these two new developments coming down RadiUm St~ee~ and going out CR 5. She stated the traffic will be blocked up in the morning if there is not ,ar/other exit to CR 5. City CoUncil/January 25, 2005 :. Eage !3 of 24 P29