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Planning & Zoning Board February 11, 2026 Page 4 Danielle Ward-Lorenz, 1987 Norma Way, agreed with the previous speakers regarding park access and expressed concerns about the traffic and townhome density. Grace Chwialkowski, 6700 Heritage Avenue, worries about people who are trying to th cross 20 Avenue currently. Ms. Chwialkowski would recommend lowering the speed limit and adding speed limit signs to the neighborhood. Kyle Vadner, 6661 Heritage Avenue, had concerns about the walkability of his neighborhood. Mr. Vadner would like to see more walkable access and connections to existing trails. Mr. Vadner also had concerns about the traffic and the Amazon trucks that are coming out of the area. thth Ann Davis, 6795 20 Avenue, also expressed concerns about crossing 20 Avenue and worries for the kids who attempt to cross without a crosswalk. Bortnov Valeriu, 1947 Red Oak Lane, shared the same concerns that were previously mentioned. Mr. Valeriu had questions about the traffic study. Kevin Higgins, 6656 Heritage Avenue, had concerns about the right in right out and th traffic. Mr. Higgins also had concerns about the size of the shoulder along 20 Avenue. Steve Gitzen, 6681 Heritage Avenue, shared the same concerns about the traffic and the right in right out. Mr. Gitzen had concerns about traffic on Red Oak Lane. David Vickers, 6756 Centerville Road, had concerns about the wetlands and flooding in his farm fields. Mr. Vojtech motioned to close the public hearing at 7:45 pm. Motion was seconded by Mr. Laden. Motion carried 6 – 0. Chair Root spoke on the park access and stated this would be a concern best brought up with the Park Board. Mr. Grochala stated that the park fees are used for parks and trails in the area. The park dedication fees are used to purchase land and with the comments heard tonight the need for a park is apparent. Mr. Grochala stated that the City of Centerville does not want to connect to our trail system. Mr. Grochala stated that if this development comes, the City will look further into making these park connections and looking into development of a park to the East. Chair Root wanted to know how we could encourage the County to make changes to th 20 Avenue. Mr. Grochala stated that the best way to do this would be for the local community to bring this up to the City Council and the County. DRAFT MINUTES