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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 13, 2007 de-sac to be temporary. Johnson expressed concern for the additional traffic that the Richie Place development will put on LaBore Road, pointing out the potential for development of the Steinert property as well as his own property which will add traffic onto LaBore Road. The City Planner indicated that the Council could approve the extension of another temporary cul-de-sac into the Himmelbach property if it felt that the road would be extended and eventually outlet onto Beam Avenue. The Planner noted that the City Engineer has indicated that the future extension of Richie Place is potentially feasible. Johnson stated that he was concerned about additional temporary extensions with no outlets. Johnson also suggested the need for a traffic study on LaBore Road. Roycraft pointed out the curves on LaBore Road which result in blind spots in some areas. He also noted that there is more traffic moving through this area with the bridge and freeway work that is going on. He was unsure how what future traffic levels will be as more development occurs and as road projects are completed, but noted the potential for a significant amount of traffic in a very small area Roycraft also questioned the temporary nature of the proposed cul-de-sac noting that if no development occurs, then the cul-de-sac is not temporary. Duray pointed out that while cwment adjacent property owners may not be interested in developing, ownership does not stay the same, and at some point the area will be developed. Roycraft agreed, but pointed out that this is a unique area with a lot of wetlands. Roycraft felt it would be almost impossible to develop toward the west. Roycraft pointed out a report prepared by the City Engineer a few years ago which indicates that it is not possible to put a road through to Arcade Street because of the wetlands. Roycraft asked why this issue is being discussed again. Duray pointed out that property owners have the right to develop their land, and Lauren Development has asked the City to consider their development proposal. Roycraft pointed out that the City has already looked at the issue of development to the west of the Richie property and determined that it could not be done. Roycraft felt that the plan the developer had submitted with a 500 foot cul-de-sac was reasonable, and suggested that the City hold the developer to that plan. He noted that more trees would be saved as a result. -9-