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does not want to see the proposed HOA disappear or dissolve, which may result in the potential for decreased maintenance of the properties intended to be maintained by a third party. The applicant requests the front property line extend to the right-of-way line, eliminating a common area in front of the building and leaving the driveways under ownership of the homeowner. They have also requested that the rear property line be expanded to 20 feet. The Planning Commission's recommendation aligns with the applicant's requested adjustments to the property lines. Condition Four — Sunset Ridge Connection Staff recommends this condition not be included in the approval of the project. The connection provides safe alternatives for property owners in Sunset Ridge to exit through Mike Meadows onto Cleveland Avenue and not have to make a left turn onto Twin Lakes Road, improves vehicular and pedestrian connectivity between developments and within the city, improves circulation for emergency vehicles, and improves service vehicle patterns. (plows, garbage trucks, mail delivery, etc.) The Planning Commission's recommendation aligned with a significant number of residents concerned about an increase in traffic through the Sunset Ridge development that may result from a connection between the two developments. The Commission cited safety concerns for motorists at the intersections of Lincoln/Twin Lakes Road and Kennedy/Twin Lakes Road, and their desire to not increase traffic at those points. The recommendation was to replace the road connection with a pedestrian trail and to plat a full width right-of-way The applicant is ok with both recommendations and will construct what is directed by Council. Public Hearing The City Council held a public hearing, receiving comments from a number of residents expressing concern over the proposed connection between Sunset Ridge and Miske Meadows. They noted the intersections of Lincoln/Twin Lakes Road and Kennedy/Twin Lakes Road are already difficult to navigate with the small number of homes in the development, and that if the connection is made, motorists will begin using Sunset Ridge as a shortcut to the Miske Meadows project, significantly increasing traffic through their neighborhood. The residents also spoke to the traffic along Twin Lakes Road and the potential impacts that may occur as a result of the development. Some residents do not agree with staffs evaluation that the 2004 traffic study done as part of the River Park environmental assessment is still valid. They would like to see a new traffic study completed in order to re-evaluate traffic impacts resulting from the proposed project. Financial Impact None Attachments ■ Miske Meadows Condition Comparison Chart ■ Updated Plan Graphics received April 19, 2016 ■ City Council Packet dated May 2, 2016 N:\Departments\Community Development\Planning\Case Files\P\P 16-02 Miske Meadows\City Council 5-16-2016\7.5 sr Miske Meadows 5-16- 2016.docx