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August 8, 2024 PC Minutes <br /> Page 4 <br /> by the TEP. Lambert responded that the location on the property for the building was chosen due to <br /> natural constraints, and that the proximity to the shopping center would promote a mix of uses. <br /> Chair Kleissler asked if the applicant conducted a traffic study. Lambert stated that they did not <br /> conduct a traffic study, but that there may have been one when the original preliminary plat was <br /> planned. Kleissler asked if they had an estimate for vehicle trips, Lambert said that they typically <br /> average 1.25 cars per unit, therefore with 89 units he estimates approximately 100 vehicle trips in each <br /> direction per day. <br /> Lambert responded to the car wash concern, stating that the amenity is not comparable to a <br /> commercial car wash, and would be a fairly minimal set up with a hose. <br /> Commissioner Petty asked about traffic, saying she thinks there should be a four-way stop sign at the <br /> intersection of Victor Hugo Boulevard and the private drives accessing businesses to the east and west. <br /> Ann Brasse came back up and restated concerns with traffic in the area. <br /> No one else spoke. <br /> Chair Kleissler closed the Public Hearing at 7:46 PM <br /> Chair Kleissler stated that she likes that changes that have been made since the Planning Commission <br /> reviewed the sketch plan in 2022. <br /> Commissioner Andress said that lighting has been a discussion topic with previous applications, and <br /> asked whether this plan meets requirements.Juba stated that the lighting plan meets requirements for <br /> brightness control, and that staff is working with the applicant to get cut sheets of the light fixtures. <br /> Commissioners Arcand and Lessard said that the changes since the sketch plan have been positive, and <br /> that they think the project will fit well in the area. <br /> Commissioner Petty made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Arcand, to recommend approval of <br /> the Site Plan, Zoning Amendment, Comprehensive Plan Amendment, CUP, Variance, and Preliminary <br /> Plat applications. <br /> All ayes. Motion carried. <br /> The applications will be reviewed by the City Council at their August 19, 2024 meeting. <br /> New Business— Highway 61 Visioning Study Open House <br /> Juba invited the Planning Commission to attend the open house for the Highway 61 Visioning Study <br /> being held on Thursday, August 15, 2024 from 4:30 —6:30 PM. The project management teem will be <br />