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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MAY 28, 1997 Rios pointed out the high traffic volume on Centerville Road, and felt the twinhome development would add 200 to 300 vehicles per day. Rios asked if anyone has looked at the traffic situation. Morelan pointed out that the State recently reduced the speed limit on Centerville Road from Little Canada Road to Pioneer Park to 35 miles per hour. Morelan suggested that should this development go through, the City request the State to extend the speed limit reduction further north on Centerville Road. LaValle suggested that the City immediately pursue the extension of the reduced speed limit up to the Peters' property. Morelan felt a freeway entrance at Edgerton Street was needed. Morelan pointed out that there is a great deal of traffic coming through Little Canada from Vadnais Heights on its way to the freeway. Rios indicated that there are times when there are numerous cars backed up on Centerville Road to turn onto Little Canada Road. LaValle suggested that the light cycle be looked at during the rush hours to see if there is a way to get traffic to flow through the intersection more quickly. Doug Wilson, 3034 Desoto Street, stated that his concern was the increased traffic through the area, especially the increased traffic on Allen Avenue. Wilson felt that extending Allen Avenue through would encourage people to use that route to get to Centerville Road rather than LaBore Road. Wilson suggested installing a cul -de -sac at the east end of Allen Avenue, and pointed out that this would result in one more lot for the developer. Morelan pointed out that the maximum length for a cul -de -sac is 500 feet, therefore, a variance would be required. There was some discussion about the model homes that are being proposed. The City Administrator pointed out that the City has allowed models in other developments. The concern is that the road bed is protected while construction of the models is going on. Frattalone pointed out that the road would be constructed at the same time as the models. The road bed would be protected, and it would be proposed that the final lift of blacktop would be installed in 1998. The Administrator indicated that an occupancy permit would not be granted for the models until there is a fully- improved road in place or some assurances that this will happen. Howe reported that at the Planning Commission meeting concerns was expressed about rental housing. Howe reported that he has checked, and there will be a restriction added to the by -laws for the homeowners' association limiting these twinhomes to owner- occupied. PAGE 32F