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• Planning & Zoning Board July 10, 2002 Page 10 expressed concern about the traffic increase in this area. She stated she wanted to see traffic control put in before this project went forward. Mark Gubran, 6348 Turtle Lake Road, expressed concern about not having a convenient area for shopping in their area. He stated this was an excellent addition to the area. John Johnson, 6657 East Shadow Lake Road, stated he was in favor of more commercial development in the City. He stated he believed commercial development was good for the City, so his taxes would not keep increasing. He stated a commercial development added to the tax base, without using the services. He stated 21 years ago, the area was rural, but they needed to realize that they were no longer a rural area and he believed a shopping area at this location was a good idea. Mr. Lyden made a MOTION to close the publi The motion was supported by Mr. Corson. Motion carried 6 -0. Mr. Rafferty asked what the difference w general business. Staff replied commer services and not a community wide fa in close proximity. This would be area. As far as traffic generation, driving the commercial develo draw into the proposed develop store needed a gas + +' pet bit ommercial land use and s for a neighborhood community ent would serve the residents or the people that lived in the affic Daly there and that was what was on this s e stated the gas station would be a d it was his understanding that a convenience • to the development. i o the neighborhood setting. Staff replied it Mr. Lyden states + + + stoo +�+ ` ultimately there would be a traffic light at Birch to create traffic breaks . $.+ ere were any way they could put a stop sign east/west on Birch at the corner a a ; ;,; a considering a traffic light may take some time. Mr. Studenski replied that was Tissue %issue the County would be addressing. He stated their initial reaction was that the turn lanes would be sufficient. Mr. Grochala stated currently there was no distinct plan for traffic breaks on Birch Street. He stated it was anticipated Birch Street/Hodson Road and Centerville Road/Birch Street would be signalized at some point in the future. He stated they had discussed with the County about putting a plan together to monitor locations. He stated they intended on monitoring West Shadow Lake Drive, 12th Street, and possible Ware Road as development increased. He stated one problem was the lack of left turn lanes on Birch Street. He stated they would have problems with traffic gaps until they put in traffic controls. Mr. Lyden made a MOTION to approve Spirit Hills Commercial Development, corner of Birch St./Ware Rd., Rezone to GB/PDO, Site Plan Review, Conditional Use Permit subject to staffs recommendations and conditions as outlined in staff's report.