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Planning Commission Minutes February 26, 2002 Page 5 e Discussion followed regarding crossing of County Road 33. Mr. Maurer stated that the current traffic count is 1,700 cars a day, and this number will go up significantly when the interchange at Highway 169 is built. Commissioner Ropp asked if the open space would be open to the public. Mr. Harlicker stated that it would be public park land. Commissioner Ropp stated he also had concerns regarding access. Jim Brown explained that the Park and Recreation Commission also had the same concern, but that they felt the area was valuable as an area wide park, since there may be the potential for additional property to the north in the future. He stated that they will work with the City and the County to provide a crossing point, and that someday there may be some type of traffic control installed. He felt that the park could serve more than just Windsor Park residents. Commissioner Franz stated he felt the woodchip trail should connect with the public trail. He recalled that at a workshop meeting, the Commission did give the developer direction that they would consider the property north of County Road 33 as a viable outlot to meet the density bonus. He concurred that a plan is needed for safe access to the park land. Commissioner Baker felt that the Commission should look at the potential for the park land in the future. Chair Pederson stated that access is the issue. e Dana Anderson, Park and Recreation Commission representative, eXplained that the Park and Recreation Commission had the same concern; that the park does not serve the residents to the south very well. He continued to explain that this site has been identified for a future large, area-wide park, and there is the potential to add to the park when the property to the north is developed. He stated that the Commission was willing to accept the park land, even though it would not be useable until the living trust expired. Mr. Anderson felt the access to the park would have to come from County Roads 1 and 33. Mr. Maurer stated that even though the County indicated that access at a road intersection would be acceptable, he questioned whether any intersection would be safe on a busy county road. COMMISSIONER BAKER MOVED TO TABLE THE REQUEST BY CASCADE LAND COMPANY FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL (WINDSOR PARK 3RD ADDITION), CASE NO. P 02-03. THE MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. Commissioner Ropp questioned the purpose of tabling the request, and asked what the Commission would be expecting of the developer. Commissioner Baker stated that he would like verification of the density bonuses, (i.e. landscaping), and access for the park. e Commissioner Mesich asked for clarification of the living trust for the park land. Mr. Dana Anderson explained that the City would not have use of the property until the owner was no