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City Council Minutes September 19, 1994 Page 14 e Bill Christian, J8847 Dodge Avenue, indicated he was present in 1990 when the Council decided that auto related businesses would not be allowed in the PUD. He indicated that he built his home in the area under this assumption and now feels that the auto business will make it more difficult to sell his home. Mr. Christian indicated his concerns relating to noise, heavy traffic, architectural design, landscaping, and lighting. Mr. Dan O'Brien, Architect for the developer, indicated that the building will be facing the highway which will eliminate much of the noise. He further indicated that there is a large amount of green space planned and the architecture of the building is such that part of it will be underground. Council member Scheel indicated she did not feel an auto use is compatible with a sit-down restaurant. Council member Dietz indicated his concern witl'1 the increased traffic on Dodge Avenue. Councilmember Dietz suggested moving the auto facility to the northern edge of the plat. Council member Scheel indicated her concern regarding existing residents backing onto Dodge A venue with the increase in traffic. e Ed Wortman, J8857 Dodge Street, indicated he concurred with Bill Christian's comments. He stressed safety as there are 12 children in the immediate area. Jackie Kadrowski, J8837 Dodge Streett. stated that the intersection was very confusing. She indicated she was concerned with the increased traffic. She indicated that this is just a proposal which can be changed. She stated that the area needs City sewer and water and that she is concerned with the safety and quality of life for residents in the area. Tim Christen, J J378 J89th Ave NW, reviewed the history of the area. He indicated that there is too much traffic for the road and the intersection. He suggested that the Council not grant the conditional use permit until a traffic plan for the area has been devised. There being no further comments, Mayor Duitsman closed the public hearing. Councilmember Farber indicated that the traffic pattern should be reviewed in this area before it gets worse. Mayor Duitsman indicated he would like to delay action until a traffic study is completed and presented to the City Council. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO CONTINUE ANY ACTION ON THIS ISSUE UNTIL THE OCTOBER 17, 1994, CITY COUNCIL MEETING SO THAT A TRAFFIC STUDY CAN BE PRESENTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL PRIOR TO A DECISION BEING MADE. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. e