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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 23, 2005 Montour asked about changing the curve to atrue 90 degree cru-ve or an "L" intersection. "I'hc City Engineer felt that the curve suits the purpose of the road and was preferable to an "L" intersection. Keis noted that most of the traffic will come from Little Canada Road to the Watershed site and then back out again. Allan reported that she has driven around this curve many times and feels there is no view obstruction. Allan stated that she did not see how the Watershed building would create a dangerous obstruction. Montour felt that the building could be an obstruction as traffic comes from the north on Noel Drive and drives down around the curve. Blesener felt that the Watershed building was being placed far enough to the south so as not to be an obstruction. I<eis agreed. Aichinger noted that the plantings at the curve will be low so as not to obstruct visibility. Bob Brusl<i, Noel Drive, reported that Noel Drive is a hazardous street and pointed out that drivers do not always obey the speed limit. Bruski pointed out that there are two signi37cant carves in Noel Drive and noted that on-street parking in the area of the first curve is already creating a hazardous situation, Bruski indicated that he was not crazy about the Watershed proposal. The City Administrator felt that the Noel Drive curve was similar to the curves on L,aI<eshore/Old County Road C/Jackson Street Once that improvement ~a~as made and curb and gutter installed, drivers had a physical barrier, stayed on the street, and were forced to slow down on the curves. The Administrator indicated that he drives Noel Drive frequently and agreed there are hazards I Ie questioned how the building will impact those hazards feeling that the proper way to address the situation may be v,~ilh parking restrictions. Harris indicated that the Noel Drive curve is a bad corner, but felt that was not the fault of the Watershed. I-larris pointed out that Noel Drive is a very busy sweet. Blesener asked about the pervious asphalt the Watershed will be using. Aichinger indicated that the Watershed wants to expand its la~owledge base through the use of this pervious asphalt. Tf it develops potholes and does not hold up, it will be replaced.