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markets. He stated that the smaller lots would be bordered by the future commercial/industrial <br />area and the solar farm and noted that the site would transition as you move south in order to <br />match the existing residential development. <br />Mr. Bakritgesstated that the solar farm and commercial/industrial is not very attractive to be <br />adjacent to residential and therefore that is why they are proposing a lesser price point <br />residential product in that area. <br />Councilmember Specht commented that he believes that this is a good mix of housing products <br />and supports the plan moving forward. He stated that residents on Bowers Drive have <br />commented that it would be nice to have another method to connect rather than only having <br />access onto Highway 10. <br /> <br />Mayor LeTourneau stated that the plan as presented is a great place to start. He stated that as a <br />resident of Bowers Drive, there has been a discussion of those resident. He stated he is <br />appreciative of the 50-foot buffer and prefers this use to additional commercial/industrial. He <br />appreciated that this product would mirror the existing residential that it would border. <br /> <br />Planning Commissioner VanScoy stated that he supports the suggestion of staff to connect this to <br />Bowers Drive. He commented that from a safety perspective he would imagine that this would <br />be an issue. <br /> <br />Police Captain Bluml stated that the Police would like access to Bowers Drive as it would <br />provide additional opportunity in emergency situations. <br /> <br />Fire Marshal Schiferli commented that it is important to have two accesses for many reasons. <br />He stated that this is the longest cul-de-sac in the City, and this is a non-hydrant area, therefore <br />the Fire Department needs to bring in water. He commented that if a tree goes down, or a <br />power line, that could block the only entrance to Bowers Drive as it currently exists. He noted <br />that the new development would also be connected to City water and therefore would have <br />hydrants and the road connection would only improve the element of safety. <br /> <br />Deputy City Administrator Gladhill advised that an Environmental Assessment Worksheet <br />(EAW) would be required as this moves forward and would include a traffic study. <br /> <br />Public Works Superintendent Riemer stated that if a connection is going to be made, Public <br />Works would like to have a full road connection. <br /> <br />Mayor LeTourneau stated that as a homeowner on Bowers Drive, he can comment that the <br />resistance that the City would have to the homes is less now resistant but there would be quite a <br />bit of resistance in regard to a second access point. <br /> <br />Councilmember Heinrich appreciated the input from Mayor LeTourneau. She commented that <br />while residents enjoy their privacy, public safety is of utmost importance for the residents and <br />therefore supports a full road connection. <br /> <br />City Council Work Session / February 11, 2020 <br />Page 6 of 10 <br /> <br />