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Planning Commission Minutes — February 13, 2014 Page 2 Staff feels that the development is consistent with the comprehensive land use regulations and the subdivision regulations necessary to approve a preliminary plat and interim use permit. Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat and interim use permit subject to meeting the conditions necessary for final plat approval. Knauss questioned the location of the nearest park. Juba explained that the development would use the park located in the Beaver Ponds development. Knauss also questioned if the property to the east of this proposed development was platted, which streets those residents would use to access that development. Juba explained that they would enter off Goodview and not go through Fox Meadows. Rick Murray, Senior Vice President of Meridian Land Company, also shared with Commissioner Knauss that the property to the east is mainly wetland and it is not probable or practical to be developed. Chairman Gwynn opened the Public Hearing. Paul Neutkens (12425 Fiona Avenue) expressed his concerns for the traffic that this proposed development would put on Fiona Avenue, especially in the mornings. He asked Staff if there are plans to improve Fiona Avenue because of the wear and tear that this additional traffic would put on Fiona, and if there are plans in place do they include additional maintenance of the gravel road or paving? He was also concerned as to who would be responsible if any upgrades were made. Paul additionally stated his worries for resident safety because of the 50 miles per hour speed limit and the blind driveways. He questioned who and what would be the deciding factors for a road improvement project and what steps he could take to make a road improvement project on Fiona Avenue a possibility. Mike Gallivan (12493 Forest Boulevard) also shared his concerns about the traffic coming off of 125th Street without a controlled intersection. He would like to see a controlled intersection in place to help with the safety issues of the added traffic. Chairman Gwynn closed the Public Hearing. Juba shared that Staff understands that residents will use Fiona Avenue, but that there are also two other paved routes to access the controlled intersection. As traffic grows, Staff will monitor and evaluate Fiona Avenue. At this point Fiona is not included in the five year Capital Improvement Plan, but the CIP is reassessed every year and Fiona Avenue could be included, especially if the residents in the neighborhood wanted to see the road upgraded. Road improvement projects typically include assessments to the homeowners. City Administrator, Bryan Bear, added that the City pays very close attention to traffic increases and that would absolutely change the maintenance schedule of a gravel road. If traffic increases, the City will monitor that growth and make adjustments to the maintenance schedule. He also reminded Paul that the City does respond to requests by residents. Bear shared that speed limits are set by state statute and there is a process to follow to get a speed limit changed.