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lane improvement for this development. He commented that this is a small development with little margin. He stated that he is attempting to create additional homes in the community that would be affordable, and he cannot afford to construct turn lanes. Councilmember Heinrich thanked the developer for working with the residents. She asked which four days of the week the study was completed. Mr. Bebo commented that the study was done Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. He did not believe the results would change if the study were done over a weekend. He stated that he does understand that a turn lane would be helpful in that location for the existing problems mentioned by residents but noted that he did not notice any vehicles passing on the shoulder during his study. Councilmember Riley referenced the noise study and asked the developers thoughts on that requirement. Mr. Bebo stated that the townhome project to the south would have an almost identical layout and is completely sold. He did not see an issue but would be okay with completing a noise study if the City desires. He stated that he cannot fit both a sidewalk and buffer, therefore it would need to be one or the other. Councilmember Musgrove commented that she believes that the current conditions have lower traffic because of COVID and school being out. She stated that traffic coming out of the development would try to take a left on 146th in the morning when there is a lot of traffic trying to get onto CR 5 and asked if the developer has concerns with that. She also asked if the developer had concerns with pedestrians crossing at 146th. Mr. Bebo stated that he would be willing to provide the sidewalk connection to 146th. He stated that his comment was that there would not be enough room to also include a berm with the sidewalk. Councilmember Musgrove commented that she believes that traffic will be an issue and there should be some kind of mitigation included. Mr. Bebo stated that he would most likely not continue the process if turn lanes are required. Councilmember Musgrove stated that CR 5 is a County road and asked if the County would contribute to any improvements. Deputy City Administrator Gladhill stated that improvement is not included in the County's capital improvement plan and therefore funds are not budgeted. He stated that could be a part of the larger corridor study. He stated that staff is recommending that one turn lane be constructed with the City sharing 30 percent of the cost. He stated that he has yet to see a project abutting a County road that does not have to contribute towards an improvement.