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• • Planning & Zoning Board September 11, 2001 Page 24 Marilyn Anderson, 8840 Birch Street, stated she had no objection to the development even though it would greatly impact their neighborhood. Her concern was the connection of the sewer and water. She stated it was her last chance to get sewer and water without petitioning for it. She stated four years ago, if they would have connected up to the sewer and water their cost would be $30,000.00 and she was asking for consideration on this at this time. Gary Foster, 882 Old Birch, stated he was not against the development and agreed with Mrs. Anderson regarding the sewer and water. He expressed concern about the Birch Street access and stated they needed to have a study on Birch Street. He stated it was a deadly road and they could not get onto Birch Street during rush hour in the morning. He stated with having an increase in traffic, this would make this area even more unsafe. He stated without any controls on Birch Street, it was a dangerous situation. He stated the safety issue was his biggest concern along with the opportunity to have sewer and water coming through. He indicated a study of Birch Street really needed to be done. He stated someone was going to be killed in this area. He stated he was not against the homes. He asked how they were going to handle the traffic. Greg Graves, 6532 Killdeer Drive, stated he had lived there for 12 years and expressed concern the access was not adequate. He believed his neighborhood would be used as an access point and this would create a safety issue. He stated the area was terrible and he had problems getting onto Birch Street now and if this went through, this would only increase his wait time. Rick Capocasa, 886 Old Birch Street, stated they would like to hook up to sewer and water. He expressed concern regarding the increased traffic and the dangerous intersection. Eugene Gervais, 890 Old Birch Street, stated there should be a traffic light at the west end. He asked why this project was not shot down because of the sewer issues. Ms. Lane replied it was because there was a MUSA issue and this had been resolved. Mr. Corson made a MOTION to close the Public hearing at 9:52 p.m., and was supported by Mr. Zych. Motion carried 4 -0. Mr. Corson stated he understood there was some additional cost to extend the sewer system, but asked if that additional cost would be assessed to the homeowners. Mr. Powell replied that was not correct and explained what the current rules were with respect to extending the sewer and water to a new development. Mr. Corson asked if the residents were to petition for the utilities, would there be assessments. Mr. Powell stated that may change the situation. If the Council decided they wanted to come from the north, then the City would carry the additional cost for 5 -10 years and they could not expect the developer to pay for that when it was cheaper to come from another direction. However, this was an option. Mr. Corson asked with respect to the 90- degree turn on Killdeer, if that 90- degrees would continue to the south at some point in the future. Mr. Powell stated that was correct and it would then be a "T" intersection.