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Senior Planner McGuire Brigl stated that she reached out to Anoka County about the possibility of a four way stop and the County did not view a four way stop or traffic light as an option at that intersection because of spacing. She stated that the County stated that adding a four way stop at that location could actually make traffic worse down the road. City Engineer Westby stated that volumes of traffic and pedestrians, along with site constraints have to be reviewed along with a number of warrants. He stated that with these traffic volumes a four-way stop would not be warranted. He stated that a four-way stop could also create a false sense of security for pedestrians. Senior Planner McGuire Brigl clarified that the trail along Nowthen is in the plan sheets, although she did not present that element tonight. Councilmember Specht stated that he has been contacted by residents about this proposed project. He stated that he would need to see turn lanes, traffic studies and noise studies included in order to support this project. Councilmember Heinrich asked for details on the plan review comments and staff letter mentioned in the staff report recommendation. Deputy City Administrator Gladhill explained that staff provides comments to the developer in multiple sources and provided clarification. Motion by Councilmember Riley, seconded by Mayor LeTourneau, to Adopt Resolution #20-114 Approving Preliminary Plat for Hampton Homes with the incorporation of one turn lane. Further discussion: Councilmember Menth asked why only one turn lane is wanted. Councilmember Riley stated that staff suggested only a northbound turn lane. Deputy City Administrator Gladhill stated that the priority of residents is the northbound turn lane. He stated that the southbound turn lane could be addressed during the CR 5 corridor study. Councilmember Musgrove stated that she would have difficulty supporting this because of the proximity to CR 5 and the issues with traffic. She stated that she would prefer to have two turn lanes funded by the developer and therefore would not support this motion. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor LeTourneau, Councilmembers Riley, Kuzma, and Menth. Voting No: Councilmembers Heinrich, Musgrove, and Specht. 7.09: Adopt Resolution #20-136 Approving Planning Framework for Highway 10 South Planning Area — Riverstone South Deputy City Administrator Gladhill reviewed the staff report and recommendations of the Planning Commission, Park and Recreation Commission and Environmental Policy Board. City Council / June 23, 2020 Page 15 of 21