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PLANNING COMMISSION - APRIL 16, 1991 Page 10 1 would be happy to answer questions . 2 3 Roy Pearo reiterated his objections to parking congestion 4 and people cutting through St. Anthony Townhomes property 5 on their way to the pond. Chairman Madden told him that 6 the Planning Commission was not the appropriate body to 7 consider that issue, but suggested that fences and no- 8 trespassing signs might be effective . Mr . Pearo reminded 9 the Commission that the nursing home was an additional 10 source of on-street parking on Foss Road. Chairman 11 Madden agreed, and. noted that that was one of his reasons 12 for advocating access from Chandler Drive. 13 14 Mr. O ' Brien agreed wholeheartedly with Chairman Madden' s 15 proposal for access through to Chandler Drive, but felt 16 that it would be a waste of time for the citizens to 17 petition the City Council on that issue. Chairman Madden 18 disagreed that it would be a waste of time to petition 19 the City Council , because his reading of the meeting 20 minutes during which that issue was raised suggested to 21 him that the issue .was abruptly cut off and that the 22 Council was not fully aware of the possibility of access 23 through Chandler Drive . Commissioner Faust stated that 24 he represented the Planning Commission at that particular 25 meeting, and confirmed that the issue of alternate access 26 was neither discussed- nor voted on. 27 28 Chairman Madden indicated that he has found both the City 29 Council and the City staff to be responsive to the public 30 when serious interest in an issue is demonstrated. He 31 told Mr. O' Brien that while he could not guarantee the 32 success of any petition, it would certainly be worthwhile 33 to make the attempt. Ms . Muller asked whether bringing 34 many signatures to the City would demonstrate the 35 seriousness of the petitioners . Chairman Madden agreed 36 that it would. City Manager Burt stated that the 37 deciding factor would be the practicality of the City 38 giving up that amount of land, because the land would be 39 given up on a permanent basis and no replacement land is 40 available. 41 42 Mary Pearo suggested that the fact that the school 43 driveway is close to Foss Road should be brought up at 44 the next meeting, because school traffic adds to the 45 congestion on Foss Road. She asked whether a traffic 46 light or stop sign is planned for that intersection. 47 City Manager Burt responded that the issue has been • 48 discussed by City staff when determining the utilization 49 of M. S .A. funds , but that at this time it is not on the 50 City' s project list and has never been brought before the