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