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• • Planning & Zoning Board September 8, 2004 Page 5 Resident, Deerwood Lane, expressed concern about the increase of traffic during the day in his neighborhood. He stated adding an additional 50 -60 homes would add additional traffic and he requested the traffic study address the traffic during off peak hours. Mr. Studenski explained how the traffic study was prepared. He noted while the traffic study made generalizations, there were design standard projections that were followed through on a traffic study. Heather Parony (sp ?), 745 Fox Road, expressed concern regarding traffic and the safety of children in the area. She encouraged the Board to have a second access in this development. She stated she was a new resident in the neighborhood and chose this neighborhood because she did not want to live on a busy street. Bill Ojile, asked the City to get actual trip counts today and determine what this development would add to the traffic. Chair Rafferty invited applicant to make comment. Mike Black, Royal Oaks Realty, stated he could understand the anxiety of the residents in the area. He stated they had been working with the Board and City staff for some months on this development. He stated they were not able to submit a plan at this meeting was because Rice Creek Watershed District was still working on a MnRAM study. He indicated this type of study took a lot of time. He stated he hoped they would have a plan at the October meeting. He noted the application to the City was for a preliminary plat and did not ask for any variances. He indicated they were aware of the traffic concern. He stated he could have the traffic engineer at the next meeting to answer any questions. He stated the study showed the increase of traffic would not have a significant impact to the existing neighborhoods. He noted they would be working closely with the City Engineer on the drainage concerns. He stated they would provide stormwater quality and rate control. He noted impacts to the wetlands would lead to mitigation and there would be areas that were upland today that would need to be used as mitigation areas for this development. He indicated they would do their best to address the concerns brought up at tonight's meeting. Mr. Hyden asked if there had been any neighborhood meetings. Mr. Black stated early on they had a neighborhood meeting. He believed the meeting was held in March, 2003. Mr. Laden asked what kind of market would these homes be marketed to and the price range of the homes. Mr. Black replied they were looking for single - family lots comparable to Pheasant Hills. He stated by the time the lots were valued, he believed the homes would be at $500,000.00. Mr. Root stated that he wanted to see traffic and drainage issues addressed thoroughly at the next meeting. He asked for specific, technical details and recommended the traffic engineer be present at that meeting. Chair Rafferty stated while traffic was a concern, the developer had the right to develop the property. He noted the hearing would be continued until next month. DRAFT MINUTES