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