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th <br />He stated that the use of the trail will change and there will need to be something done at 146. <br />He referenced the noise study, stating that there is not a lot of room to complete something if that <br />is needed. He hoped that the results of the study would be known soon to ensure something <br />could be included in the project, if needed. He appreciated the developer hearing the concerns <br />but commented that it is unfortunate that this is the second meeting the developer has been <br />unable to attend. <br /> <br />th <br />Mandy Erlandson, 5640 146 Avenue NW, stated that she appreciates that representatives from <br />the applicant are participating in the meeting but shared the concern that this is the second <br />meeting that the developer has not participated in. She stated that seems to send the message that <br />the developer is not concerned with the comments of the residents. She echoed the comments <br />that have been made by the previous residents. She stated that she is very concerned with the <br />increase in traffic and safety concerns. She stated that she is also concerned with the noise, <br />noting that her biggest concern would be that the noise is not mitigated and would prevent people <br />from wanting to purchase the townhomes. She stated that concern was brought forward by <br />multiple residents at the meeting in February. She commented that the townhomes are close to <br />the road and with possible noise issues, the residents in the area are concerned that the <br />townhomes would remain vacant. She stated that the existing residents want to ensure that the <br />product constructed would be desirable and attract new residents. <br /> <br />Chairperson Bauer asked the number of units that could be built under the zoning compared to <br />the number of homes proposed in this project. <br /> <br />City Planner Anderson replied that the zoning would allow for four to seven units per acre. He <br />stated that this project proposes about six units per acre, with 26 attached townhome units. <br /> <br />Ms. Hunter asked if the City is able to require that the items discussed would be resolved prior to <br />construction beginning, such as the noise mitigation and traffic improvements. She stated that <br />there are homes across the street from her home that abut County Road 5, which act as a noise <br />buffer for her property. She commented that noise mitigation will be huge for the residents in the <br />proposed development. She stated that perhaps trees and fencing be used to mitigate that noise <br />and hoped that those could be included in the project along with the turn lane to ensure that those <br />items are completed. <br /> <br />City Planner Anderson commented that a noise study would need to be completed before final <br />approval of the project could occur to ensure that any mitigation efforts could be included in the <br />project. He stated that if there is a cost-share with the developer for the turn lane improvement, <br />that would still be done as a part of this project. He confirmed that all of the items would be <br />fully resolved prior to construction beginning. <br /> <br />Commissioner VanScoy stated that he agrees that there is an issue with the turn lanes and would <br />like that addressed. He questioned the need for the noise study. He asked if a sound study was <br />required for the townhomes to the southeast, as this seems to be a similar project. <br /> <br /> <br />Planning Commission/ June 4, 2020 <br />Page 6 of 18 <br /> <br />