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installed on 145th and Sunwood. Those are City extensions and if the decision is to initiate them after this project that can be done. Mayor Gamec suggested if the sidewalk is a concern it should be looked at the whole way down 1515t Lane. Mr. Wayne Olson, 5830 1515t Lane NW, requested clarification regarding the proposed location of the sidewalk. Public Works Director Olson indicated the sidewalk would be included on both the north and south sides of 151 5t Lane. Councilmember Elvig stated if there is a dysfunctional situation already on 1515t Lane, he thinks it should be incorporated into the turn lanes, the broadening of the road, and sidewalks. This would need to be addressed in order for him to consider these findings of fact in the approval. Councilmember Elvig requested clarification that the current proposal includes a right hand turn from northbound CR 5 into 1515t Lane westbound. Public Works Director Olson responded in the negative. He explained there would be a right hand turn from southbound to westbound, a left turn lane northbound to westbound, and a bypass lane for those turning left so they can continue north. Councilmember Elvig explained if they include a sidewalk on the north side and have a crosswalk at the intersection his concern is people coming at 55 mph and slamming on the brakes to make an immediate right turn, as opposed to a turn lane where there is an opportunity to slow down and stack, and carefully move to the right lane. Councilmember Cook noted one thing to point out is that this development will shorten a long cul-de-sac and provide another access out. Councilmember Jeffrey asked if the bypass lane in this case will interfere with the entrance to the existing City Hall. Public Works Director Olson explained this location will be almost identical to the situation at Lord of Life for the Ponds subdivision where there is a northbound bypass lane, a left turn into the Ponds subdivision, and a right turn lane for Lord of Life. There is a possibility of drivers continuing in the bypass lane to make a right hand turn. Councilmember Strommen expressed concern regarding the finding in relation to the traffic impacts. She stated the developer has made changes that address a lot of the issues, but she is not sure they are there yet. It is difficult to understand the entire situation with the plat cutting off. She has to travel CR 5 every day to get out of her neighborhood, and the whole picture of this area needs to be seen. The situation with Lord of Life and The Ponds subdivision is not ideal. She does not know that she can say she agrees with the finding in relation to traffic impacts without having looked at the whole picture. CR 5 is not a safe road with people driving 55 mph, and turning right and left. In addition, Councilmember Jeffrey has brought up a good point about the situation at the old City Hall. She stated she would like to review CR 5 from Alpine Drive to Sunwood Drive. Councilmember Elvig indicated this is a concern to him as well. He suggested moving this development along with the Alpine DriveINowthen Boulevard intersection to be reviewed. Mayor Gamec asked if there will be a turn lane going into The Meadows. Public Works Director Olson replied the intersection of Sunwood Drive and CR 5 will get turn lanes as part of the GM plat. There will be a lot of improvements that occur to this street. He understands CR 5 is a fast moving street, but his concern is in asking this developer to take on too much. Councilmember Strommen explained she is not asking this developer to take on all of the improvements, but she would like to review the entire picture of this area. Without doing this it is difficult to say if she can agree with the finding statement in relation to the traffic impacts. Community Development Director Trudgeon advised the 120 day timeline has been reached with this development request. Ms. Jody Shank, 5908 1515t Lane NW, stated the 35 mph school zone stops before 1515t Lane and there will be people increasing their speed, stopping to turn left onto 1515t Lane, and stopping to turn right. Councilmember Elvig asked procedurally if the finding statement regarding the traffic impacts could be pulled, or if this intersection would be targeted as a condition. Councilmember Jeffrey indicated this is a critical statement to include City Council / September 26, 2006 Page 21 of39