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more cars onto County Road #5; every day cars go by 146 Avenue at 55 plus mph, and he is not a fan of dumping cars onto County Road #5. He could likely get on board with this if they could gain access onto 146 Avenue. Even if the County says they will grant temporary access he is not in favor of it, and the County does point out concerns with the temporary access. Mr. Boe asked how soon the access is wanted. Councilmember Jeffrey replied prior to this development. Mayor Gamec pointed out that houses could be put on this property similar to what is across the way, and technically they would almost be better off this way and forcing the development to continue to the north. This development could have one access and meet the code, with the same thing for the next two properties, and they could not really deny the access. He believes there was a consensus to move this along to almost force the next properties to continue to develop. Councilmember Dehen stated he echoes Councilmember Jeffrey's comments. There has - been clear direction that what this Council wants to see is the access off of County Road #5 onto Helium Street, and to prevent the safety issue. The process is to be visionaries and be sure they have safety.here. He does not know that they can guess what the other two owners will do. What they have now is a process that Mr. Boe is coming forward and wants to sanction a safety issue that he has concerns about. Councilmember Elvig clarified with Councilmember Jeffrey that his concern about adding more cars onto County Road #5 relates to direct access onto County Road #5. He requested clarification from staff that if the property to the north was so inclined they could actually access two driveways directly onto County Road #5 and put two houses without connecting to anyone, and there is not much the City could do. Community Development Director Trudgeon advised there is a minimum density of four units per acre. Staff does not think this scenario could be done since the property is not zoned for single family. The second point is that a driveway permit would be needed from the County, which might be an issue. Associate Planner Dalnes stated without GAD's Prairie the only access will be off of County Road #5. If they create one segment of the puzzle now, that increases the likelihood of someday being able to get an access off of 146 Avenue. If this is denied now the adjacent property owner would also need to be denied; the only one that could be approved is the property to the north, and it would have to go in that order. Mayor Gamee stated this developer has met everything as far as the cul -de -sac and things they required. They know they want the access off of County Road #5 and the next development will have to fall into place, followed by the next one. Mr. Boe stated as far as the traffic generation from the housing PUD, with handicapped housing and people with incurable diseases, they do not know how much traffic will be put onto County Road. #5 with this adaptable housing; the one level units are for snowbirds, which would have less traffic. Councilmember Jeffrey stated the traffic is calculated based on 7 trips per unit. Mayor Gamec stated the way this has been done is the best for future development. The motion on the floor was withdrawn. City Attorney Goodrich advised findings of fact have been prepared for. Council consideration if the Council chooses to deny this final plat. It is important to remember that in 2006 preliminary plat approval was granted to this plat, which typically is the final authority other than the final plat. State laws say the preliminary plat cannot be amended for up to two years after it has been granted. However, this preliminary plat was anz