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Elena Hunter, 14628 Helium Street NW, commented on the stretch of CR 5 which can be difficult, from TH 47 to the elementary school, where vehicles are attempting to pick up speed while others are attempting to turn left. She stated that it is more and more difficult to turn left onto 146tli because of the increased traffic and challenges of that stretch of CR 5. She stated that people walking on the pedestrian path also have to deal with the turning traffic. She believed that traffic mitigation is needed at that intersection. She noted that this development will increase the traffic and increase the problem that already exists. She stated that the larger concern is the potential for accidents when vehicles stop on CR 5 to turn at 146tli. She stressed the importance of a turn lane at that intersection and hoped that the City would share some of that cost. She hopes that the improvement would be completed with this development. She stated that noise from CR 5 continues to increase and supported the requirement for a noise study. She stated that it has been pleasant to work with the developer and Planning Commission throughout this process and was pleased with the buffering that will occur. She commented that she much prefers homes on this location rather than a commercial development. Chad Lindgrun, 5561 145`i Circle NW, stated that they have worked with the Planning Commission, staff and the developer and thanked everyone for their time. He stated that traffic is a huge concern from CR 5 on 146t1i He also believed that a turn lane is important for that intersection. He stated that at the Planning Commission meeting there was a walking trail between the private road and CR 5, which he did not see on the plan tonight, and hoped would continue to be a part of the plan. He commented that as the traffic increases and if the trail connects to 146t1' there would need to be a turn lane for safety. He referenced the right out from the development and asked what would deter drivers from taking a right into the development at that location. Jason Bebo, applicant, stated that he completed his own traffic study and noted that during the four -day period, two vehicles during the peek time of 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. had to wait more than one second to turn left onto 146th. He did not believe it would be appropriate to ask him to fund a turn lane improvement for this development. He commented that this is a small development with little margin. He stated that he is attempting to create additional homes in the community that would be affordable, and he cannot afford to construct turn lanes. Councilmember Heinrich thanked the developer for working with the residents. She asked which four days of the week the study was completed. Mr. Bebo commented that the study was done Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. He did not believe the results would change if the study were done over a weekend. He stated that he does understand that a turn lane would be helpful in that location for the existing problems mentioned by residents but noted that he did not notice any vehicles passing on the shoulder during his study. Councilmember Riley referenced the noise study and asked the developers thoughts on that requirement. Mr. Bebo stated that the townhome project to the south would have an almost identical layout and is completely sold. He did not see an issue but would be okay with completing a noise study if the City Council / June 23, 2020 Page 12 of 21