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; r Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes • May 16, 1995 Page 4 1 In response to Commissioner Makowske's question, Mr. Gram indicated devaluation of property, 2 and increase in traffic would create impacts to the neighborhood that he felt were detrimental. 3 Chair Bergstrom inquired if there were any traffic studies regarding Fordham Drive. 4 Moore-Sykes indicated the study done in 1991 does not include Fordham Drive, because traffic 5 count reports Fordham was not busy enough to be included in the traffic study. Moore-Sykes 6 indicated the statistics she had were for Silver Lake and Silver Lane. 7 Ms. Diane Schroeder, 3929 Fordham Drive, indicated this project started because of the desire of 8 accessible homes. She noted that while she and-her husband, Tom, would benefit as a result of 9 the replatting of the property, she too was concerned about additional traffic, but perhaps a stop 10 sign would be a benefit. She indicated her wheelchair is her only means of mobility, and she 11 would like to see a stop sign to slow traffic on Fordham Drive. 12 Mr. Roger Zambinski, 4013 Fordham Drive, inquired as to why the property could not be 13 accessed from Silver Lane. Moore-Sykes indicated that the property is a self contained area and the option of access through Silver Lane, would be through the Evergreen property. She indicated the road through Evergreen 16 is a private road and the residents of Evergreen have indicated they did not want traffic through 17 their property. 18 Moore-Sykes indicated that as suggested by the State traffic study, there may not be as 19 substantial an increase in traffic to Fordham Drive. This will depend upon the residents of the 20 Townhomes. 21 Mr. Newman indicted Nedegaard Construction, Inc. has sold all rights to Evergreen,that 22 property was not designed for an expansion. He noted the applicant is willing to work with 23 Evergreen if they would allow a drive through, but that does not seem to be the desire of the 24 residents. 25 Ms. Linda Jessen, 3476 Silver Lane,president of Evergreen Townhomes Homeowners' 26 Association, indicated the road under discussion is a private road and the residents do not want 27 through traffic. 28 Ms. Norma Gordon, 4012 Fordham Drive, asked if the Commission had seen the property. She 29 felt there was not enough room for the project and suggested fewer buildings. 30 Ms. Gordon suggested Single Family homes be proposed. 4p1 Chair Bergstrom indicated he had walked the site. He noted the lot sizes are in accordance with 32 City code.