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Planning Commission Minutes Page 4 July 24, 1990 • Lou Pollack of Elk River Development Corporation, questioned where the figure of 5,000 trips per day came from. Steve Rohlf stated that, the City Engineer, Terry Maurer, had come up with this figure using figures generated by the Minnesota Department of Transportation. These figures are based on the use of the property. Ed Wortman-18857 Dodge Street, stated that the City should also consider the traffic generated by the number of employees that these uses would generate. Steve Rohlf stated that the City did not propose this development; they are reacting to a request from a private developer. Although, the underlying land use of this parcel is commerical, staff is recommending that the low intensity commerical uses be allowed so as to be compatible with the surrounding single family residential uses. Lyle Fisher-21587 Brook Road, stated that much of the traffic generated currently in Deerfield 3rd is due to construction of houses in that area. Eventually this type of traffic will cease as the property develops more fully. Leo Pollack of Elk River Development Corporation, stated that 193rd Avenue could be an alternative access to this site. He also questioned when a traffic light was going to be installed at the intersection of 193rd Avenue and Highway 169. Steve Rohlf stated that it may be a while before the traffic light is installed at that intersection. He • also stated that people will begin to use 193rd Avenue as Elk Hills Drive becomes congested. Lou Pollack stated that the northern part of the Deerfield Development will use the 193rd intersection, thereby eliminating some of the traffic congestion at the Elk Hills Drive intersection. Bill Christian-18847 Dodge Street, stated that the majority of the lots within Deerfield 3rd Addition are 80 feet wide, and it is hard to fit a driveway which allows vehicles to turn around on these lots, therefore the majority of homes within Deerfield must back into the busy streets. Steve Rohlf questioned whether the proposed pathway should be on the east side of Dodge instead of the west side of Dodge, since that's where more of the pedestrian traffic would be generated. Tim Christen-11378 189th Avenue, questioned whether on-street parking would still be allowed on Dodge Avenue if it were upgraded. Steve Rohlf stated that Terry Maurer, the City Engineer, will be addressing traffic issues at the City Council meeting, and he will take these comments into consideration. Chairman Kimball closed the public hearing. • Steve Rohlf stated that staff is recommending that the proposed upgrading of Dodge Avenue be paid for by the developer. Chairman Kimball stated that he agreed with staff's recommendations regarding the proposed development. Commissioner Johnson stated that she felt