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• • • PLANNING & ZONING BOARD FEBRUARY 14, 1996 Mr. Ted DeSantell, 199 Green Briar, stated he lived on Green Briar and 2nd Avenue and owned his home before the Church was put in. He stated if Elm Street was cut -off, traffic will use 2nd Avenue as a shortcut. He noted traffic used 2nd Avenue now as a shortcut to the church. He asked that his street not be turned into a highway. Mr. Steve Wurscher, 7132 Gray Heron Drive, stated he agreed. He noted there were already 1700 families who attended St. Joseph Church and a new church will be built in a year or so. If Elm Street is cut -off the only way to access the church will be via Sunrise or 2nd Avenue. He indicated he had spoken with Bill Warden, State Highway Inspector and he was very cordial and stated everything was negotiable. He suggested Fourth Avenue would work if it was turned into a cul -de -sac. Mr. Greg Jenks, 327 Elm Street, stated his home was located south of the tennis courts. He indicated all the neighbors, eight families on the north side, were concerned about the woods being cut down. He stated he was concerned with the environment and the wildlife. He stated he was not against athletics but felt this was too many fields for a middle school. He would like to see as much of the woods saved as possible. Everyone is concerned with education but they are concerned with the environment also. He noted when the woods were removed the noise from 35W would be much louder and heating bills would increase due to the wind whipping across the open area. He noted a lot is happening without consideration of the neighborhood. He stated he wanted to compromise but also wanted to be considered. Mr. John Sullivan, Wenzel Farm, stated he was a member of the Charter Commission. He noted his concern with the school and also the whole area. He stated he read in the feasibility report that Lake Drive will become a four - lane highway with medians. He stated he never bargained for this when he purchased his home. He also questioned the installation of an acceleration ramp. He stated he tries to read the newsletters and newspaper to stay involved. He noted he was a member of the Pet Ordinance Committee and if a committee was organized to address the proposed school, he would like to be a member. Chair Schaps asked the feasibility of Lake Drive becoming a four -lane highway. 10