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developer is not concerned with the comments of the residents. She echoed the comments that have been made by the previous residents. She stated that she is very concerned with the increase in traffic and safety concerns. She stated that she is also concerned with the noise, noting that her biggest concern would be that the noise is not mitigated and would prevent people from wanting to purchase the townhomes. She stated that concern was brought forward by multiple residents at the meeting in February. She commented that the townhomes are close to the road and with possible noise issues, the residents in the area are concerned that the townhomes would remain vacant. She stated that the existing residents want to ensure that the product constructed would be desirable and attract new residents. Chairperson Bauer asked the number of units that could be built under the zoning compared to the number of homes proposed in this project. City Planner Anderson replied that the zoning would allow for four to seven units per acre. He stated that this project proposes about six units per acre, with 26 attached townhome units. Ms. Hunter asked if the City is able to require that the items discussed would be resolved prior to construction beginning, such as the noise mitigation and traffic improvements. She stated that there are homes across the street from her home that abut County Road 5, which act as a noise buffer for her property. She commented that noise mitigation will be huge for the residents in the proposed development. She stated that perhaps trees and fencing be used to mitigate that noise and hoped that those could be included in the project along with the turn lane to ensure that those items are completed. City Planner Anderson commented that a noise study would need to be completed before final approval of the project could occur to ensure that any mitigation efforts could be included in the project. He stated that if there is a cost -share with the developer for the turn lane improvement, that would still be done as a part of this project. He confirmed that all of the items would be fully resolved prior to construction beginning. Commissioner VanScoy stated that he agrees that there is an issue with the turn lanes and would like that addressed. He questioned the need for the noise study. He asked if a sound study was required for the townhomes to the southeast, as this seems to be a similar project. Deputy City Administrator Gladhill stated that it is common to require a noise study for any project on a County/State highway. He stated that the project to the southeast also completed a noise study and made some alterations to their building in order to mitigate noise, along with other measures. He commented that the mitigation along Nowthen Boulevard are typically small compared to those properties adjacent Highway 10. Commissioner Anderson referenced the cost of the turn lanes, which could be $100,000 or $200,000, and asked if the County would contribute a portion of the improvement cost as it is a County road. Deputy City Administrator Gladhill stated that if the improvement is a reaction to a development proposal, it would be up to the City and developer to fund the improvement. He stated that if the