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He stated that the use of the trail will change and there will need to be something done at 146th <br /> He referenced the noise study, stating that there is not a lot of room to complete something if that <br /> is needed. He hoped that the results of the study would be known soon to ensure something <br /> could be included in the project, if needed. He appreciated the developer hearing the concerns <br /> but commented that it is unfortunate that this is the second meeting the developer has been <br /> unable to attend. <br /> Mandy Erlandson, 5640 146th Avenue NW, stated that she appreciates that representatives from <br /> the applicant are participating in the meeting but shared the concern that this is the second <br /> meeting that the developer has not participated in. She stated that seems to send the message that <br /> the developer is not concerned with the comments of the residents. She echoed the comments <br /> that have been made by the previous residents. She stated that she is very concerned with the <br /> increase in traffic and safety concerns. She stated that she is also concerned with the noise, <br /> noting that her biggest concern would be that the noise is not mitigated and would prevent people <br /> from wanting to purchase the townhomes. She stated that concern was brought forward by <br /> multiple residents at the meeting in February. She commented that the townhomes are close to <br /> the road and with possible noise issues, the residents in the area are concerned that the <br /> townhomes would remain vacant. She stated that the existing residents want to ensure that the <br /> product constructed would be desirable and attract new residents. <br /> Chairperson Bauer asked the number of units that could be built under the zoning compared to <br /> the number of homes proposed in this project. <br /> City Planner Anderson replied that the zoning would allow for four to seven units per acre. He <br /> stated that this project proposes about six units per acre, with 26 attached townhome units. <br /> Ms. Hunter asked if the City is able to require that the items discussed would be resolved prior to <br /> construction beginning, such as the noise mitigation and traffic improvements. She stated that <br /> there are homes across the street from her home that abut County Road 5, which act as a noise <br /> buffer for her property. She commented that noise mitigation will be huge for the residents in the <br /> proposed development. She stated that perhaps trees and fencing be used to mitigate that noise <br /> and hoped that those could be included in the project along with the turn lane to ensure that those <br /> items are completed. <br /> City Planner Anderson commented that a noise study would need to be completed before final <br /> approval of the project could occur to ensure that any mitigation efforts could be included in the <br /> project. He stated that if there is a cost-share with the developer for the turn lane improvement, <br /> that would still be done as a part of this project. He confirmed that all of the items would be <br /> fully resolved prior to construction beginning. <br /> Commissioner VanScoy stated that he agrees that there is an issue with the turn lanes and would <br /> like that addressed. He questioned the need for the noise study. He asked if a sound study was <br /> required for the townhomes to the southeast, as this seems to be a similar project. <br /> Planning Commission/June 4, 2020 <br /> Page 6 of 18 <br />