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Deputy City Administrator Gladhill explained that the City gets involved in road improvement costs with developers when the improvement occurs on a collector roadway that serves more than just the development, similar to Puma Street. Mayor LeTourneau commented that the City cost -share would come into play when the improvement provides a broader benefit to a larger segment of the community and would not just benefit the proposed development. He agreed that the developer should not pay the whole cost of the turn lane improvement. Deputy City Administrator Gladhill explained that the direction tonight would simply be that the City is willing to contribute towards the improvement and noted that staff and the developer would work out the details prior to Final Plat. Councilmember Menth commented that with the City contributing 30 percent of the cost for the turn lane, the cost per townhome for one turn lane would be $2,100. He noted that two turn lanes would equate to $4,200 per townhome. Councilmember Riley asked the City's interest in requiring the noise study. Deputy City Administrator Gladhill explained that this is a County State Aid Highway, therefore the City would have some liability in terms of noise. He noted that if the City improves CR 5 in the future, that would trigger automatic review of noise study and the City would then be responsible for any noise mitigation. He stated that the City would prefer for that developer complete the study on the front end of the proposal and complete any noise mitigation efforts that may be required. Mr. Bebo asked if a noise study was required for the townhome project to the south. Deputy City Administrator Gladhill stated that he is unsure of that townhome project as that predated his time with the City but stated that multiple other projects required noise studies, providing those examples. Ms. Hunter acknowledged that the turn lane is costly for the developer. She asked that the interest of safety be considered as saving lives should be more important. She agreed that this is an unusual time in terms of traffic, as there is more traffic during usual times and during the school year. She wondered why a four-way stop could not be installed. She believed that would help mitigate the traffic and would allow vehicles to turn, along with aiding in pedestrian safety. She appreciated that the developer was willing to provide the sidewalk connection but noted that pedestrians would still need to cross the road as the sidewalk does not connect to Sunwood. Deputy City Administrator Gladhill stated that the City could complete an intersection control evaluation study but stated that there would be priorities for intersection control. He stated that the ICE study could be completed with the recommendation for the turn lane remaining and the developer and staff could work out which would be better. City Council / June 23, 2020 Page 14 of 21