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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MARCH 10, 1994 computerized modeling system, estimations of how frequently the intersection backs up, etc. Schletty stated that his concern was the traffic coming from the west. Schletty pointed out that this same concern was raised in discussing a development proposal for the site on the northeast corner of Little Canada Road and Centerville Road. The City asked that the property owner prohibit left -turn in traffic to the site. Schletty pointed out that the traffic on Little Canada Road on this side of the freeway was heavier. Schletty stated that he would like to see the left turn in and out traffic addressed. Marshall replied that this could be looked at, but again noted that traffic having too difficult of a time making a left turn into the site will not do so. That traffic will use the Sinclair Station across the street. Schletty asked when the peak hours were. Marshall estimated the P.M. peak as 3:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M. with the heaviest traffic between 4:30 P.M. and 5:30 P.M. Marshall also reported that there are A.M. peak times as well, but felt that P.M. peak was the heaviest. Davison asked if a shared driveway with the property to the west was considered. Priolo felt that a shared driveway may create a couple of problems. First, there is a significant grade difference between the two sites, and secondly, parking spaces would be eliminated for both sites. Carson felt that a shared driveway would make a road out of the parking lot since traffic would be cutting through from Little Canada Road to Country Drive. Priolo again stated that the concern is access during peak traffic hours, and if a left -hand turn is too difficult, there is a competitor across the street that will be used. Priolo indicated that people do not change their patterns and will use the competitor that is easiest to access. Priolo again stated that SuperAmerica does not anticipating adding to the 4