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Planning Commission Minutes December 12, 2000 Page 8 . alleviate some of this traffic, the developer proposed Dodge as a through street. She also explained that the Park and Recreation Department chose the location shown for the park because it is the only site which is large enough and relatively flat. She stated that based on the size of the entire Hillside area, a minimum of 10 acres of park land is needed. Unfortunately, due to opposition of the neighbors, there is no support from the City Council to develop the park that was dedicated in Hillside 5th. Ms. McPherson stated that it is not unusual for analysis of the grading to be done after Planning Commission review of the preliminary plat. She agreed with Commissioner Kuester that there is no obvious answer to solving the traffic issues. Ms. McPherson explained that most of the staff and Commissioners were not around when this entire parcel was first developed and that they now must deal with the conditions as they are today. Discussion followed regarding whether or not to postpone the preliminary plat request. Chair Mesich asked how many days staff would need to review any changes to the plat. Mr. Harlicker stated that would depend on how significant the changes were. Chair Mesich stated that he would like to see a sidewalk on Dodge and extra trees added above what is required by the zoning ordinance. COMMISSIONER PEDERSON MOVED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. COMMISSIONER KUESTER SECONDED THE MOTION. . Chair Mesich asked if the applicant was opposed to tabling the request. Mr. Opatz stated they were not opposed to tabling it. Chair Mesich stated that he would like to see more through-streets and traffic controls implemented. COMMISSIONER PEDERSON RESCINDED HIS MOTION TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. Commissioner Schuster felt the developer could make an effort to get together with the residents to address their concerns. He also felt that more trees should be added. Commissioner Chambers stated that he anticipates that traffic problems will continue to increase in this area. Ms. McPherson stated that eventually 193rd will connect with Tyler Street and that long-term, there will be other outlets. She stated that staff did discuss phasing of the project to "train" the new residents to use routes which would lessen impacts on adjacent developments, and that she did not know of a solution to the traffic issues at this time. . Mike Nelson, 19402 Carson Circle NW, suggested that Baldwin and Dodge be made through-streets, and that 195th be connected to Auburn. He felt sidewalks are needed on Baldwin. Mr. Nelson stated that the buffer needs to be lengthened behind Menards in order to save the trees. He objected to the retaining wall and would like to see the park relocated.