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COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 8, 2001 experiences growth in increased numbers of children driving, increased numbers of vehicles parked on the sides of streets, and small children playing in the neighborhood. He stated Birch Park is a popular area and is only accessible by Old Birch Street. He felt the developer's traffic report provided gray areas rather than facts. He stated concerns for winter safety and snow removal. He stated City Council had previous opportunities to expand the Old Birch Street; he felt their decision to not do this was done in good faith for not overdeveloping the area. Wes Peterson, 1064 Tamarack Lane. Mr. Peterson stated concern for safety, particularly in regards for children and school buses. Homeowner, 6508 Killdeer Drive. The homeowner stated this appli .a raises many safety concerns. Ms. Robin Graves, 6532 Killdeer Drive. Ms. Graves asked City Co development helped the community. She stated her family mo community; overpopulation as a result of increased develop taxpayers. She stated only the developer will benefit fro hi Mayor Bergeson asked if City Council needed to mak City Planner Smyser clarified the application could be specified reason. He listed examples such as me e pending es to live in a small acted students, schools, and n. Mayor Bergeson stated he would accept a m n on the application this evening. ixty (60) days if there was a edule would suffice. Councilmember Dahl moved to deny Resolu No. 01-164, as presented. Councilmember O'Donnell seconded the motion. Councilmember O'Donnell stated hi exploring with the Saddle Club other options to meet their needs while addressing e community. City Attorney Hawkins state ust be supplied to applicants should their application be denied. These reason ed to >a art of the official record. Councilmember Carl ed she had such documentation to place on the record. She had a 13 - page written document ch she presented. She read her reasons for denial from the document. Councilmember Carlson had several areas of concern. She noted on two occasions, the Planning and Zoning Board had recommended denial of the project. According to Councilmember Carlson, the project as proposed was inconsistent with City Ordinance No. 9-97, the Zoning Ordinance. She objected to a cul de sac in the middle of a road, and felt the plat created additional safety concerns including problems with access roads and congestion. She noted greenway would be lost as well. These problems were contrary to the intent and purpose of the Zoning Ordinance, she stated. According to Councilmember Carlson, the proposed project was inconsistent with the City's design standards found in the Zoning Ordinance, as well. She stated design standards call for traffic pattern • •