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Mounds View Planning Commission April 16, 1997 • Special Meeting Page 10 question that hasn't been answered because you have to look at the signal progression along that corridor before you can make that determination. Discussion continued regarding the traffic study. Ms. Zimmer made a comment that most people who live in the immediate vicinity of the proposed theater would use the secondary streets instead of using the major thoroughfares to go to the theater. Commissioner Stevenson asked if MnDOT would be likely to change the signal pattern of the existing signals in the area during peak theater times. Ms. Zimmer indicated that it would depend upon the type of signal that is installed. She explained that some of the newer signals are demand responsive and thus it would occur automatically while the older signals, where times have been specifically set, may be more difficult to change. Chair Peterson inquired about the traffic impact on the neighborhood near County Road H2. Ms. Zimmer summarized that County Road H2 already has high traffic levels, so the increase in traffic may or may not be noticeable to people. She added that, certainly those who live directly on County Road H2 will feel the impact • of traffic. For this kind of a land use, they do not expect traffic to move off County Road H2 to the adjoining streets through the neighborhood. David Chase, 5244 Skiba Drive, inquired which direction would people who live towards the west and south go when leaving the theater. Ms. Zimmer responded that some of them will use County Road H2 and Long Lake Road, unless they stay on Highway 10. The consultant did not believe that people will get off of County Road H2 or Long Lake Road and go further into the neighborhood. Chair Peterson and Ms. Zimmer agreed that traffic issues are one of the major emotional issues relating to development. There were no further questions relating to traffic. Commissioner Obert brought up the requirement in the Planned Unit Development stipulations that the developer is to place remote cameras in the parking lot. Mr. Anthony expressed that this was an unusual and inappropriate request. Commissioner Obert asked where the requirement came from. Director Sheldon indicated that it was a conclusion from the interviews that she had with Police Departments in other cities who have larger theaters. Commissioner Obert felt that these types of cameras were not necessary because they were not • effective and they could not be used in court. He added that perhaps "dummy"