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Commissioner Anderson referenced written comments received from a resident and asked if staff <br />has responded to those concerns. <br />City Planner McGuire Brigl confirmed that she spent time with that resident discussing their <br />concerns and attempting to provide the information that was requested. <br />Chairperson Bauer noted that although this is not a public hearing, the Commission would accept <br />some comments from residents if desired. <br />Alena Hunter, 14628 Helium Street, stated that she was the first resident in the development and <br />therefore has seen the area grow. She commented that she is not against development but believes <br />that it should be done smartly. She stated that she listed her concerns in her communication with <br />staff, identifying the issue of tree preservation, specifically along 146th. She noted that while the <br />City considers a street to be a buffer, she would like the developer to preserve some trees along <br />146th to provide additional buffering. She asked whether these would be market value, owner <br />occupied homes. She commented on how the plans for this property have grown and the proposed <br />number of homes has increase, which will cause additional traffic on the already busy roadways <br />in the area. She asked that something be done to mitigate traffic between Alpine and 47 on CR 5. <br />She stated that she would like to see this take a step back to ensure that the develop works with the <br />existing residents to ensure that this will fit well into the neighborhood. She asked if the private <br />road would be signed as a private road. <br />Chairperson Bauer asked if there has been a worksession on this project. <br />City Planner McGuire Brigl confirmed that has not yet been done but could be scheduled prior to <br />the February Commission meeting. <br />Chairperson Bauer explained the format of the open house style meeting, which would allow input <br />and discussion from the neighborhood and with the developer. <br />Commissioner Anderson thanked the resident for the photos she provided and the comments she <br />provided. He noted that the Fire Depaitinent also had some concerns. He stated that he would <br />like to see the private road location moved slightly to preserve additional trees. He stated that the <br />private road would be proposed at 24 feet wide, without parking allowed on either side. He stated <br />that he would propose to move the roadway closers to CR 5. <br />Ms. Hunter stated that she would be concerned with moving it closer to CR 5, as it would disrupt <br />the stacking that occurs on 146th. She stated that narrowing the road would create less of an <br />opportunity for traffic to speed through but would be concerned with moving the access closer to <br />CR 5. <br />Patrick Hampton, 15551 Potassium St NW, stated that he lives about one mile from the proposed <br />development and is the current owner of the northmost lot. He encouraged the Commission and <br />City to speed this process up. He commented that he has had multiple medical issues and needs <br />to sell his property to pay for those expenses. He appreciated anything the City can do to speed <br />up this process. He stated that if the City drags this process out too long it could deter the <br />