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. . . Planning Commission Minutes November 9, 2004 Page 4 David Green, 19110 Kennedy Street - Stated his concerns regarding cut-through traffic, high density, and small lot sizes. Ray Baird, representing Orrin Thompson Homes - Reviewed changes made to the plans since the last Planning Commission review, including the reduction in the number of units, school site, fire station and water treatment site, home styles and elevations, wetland restoration, right-of-way for County Road 40 and County Road 13, north and south parks, and traffic issues. He explained that the townhomes would provide better screening for the single family residential, and that they would be nested closer together to provide more green space. He noted that the townhomes would be well-maintained by an association. Commissioner Anderson asked for clarification on relocation of the four lots near the park. Commissioner Lemke asked for clarification on the new alignment of County Road 40. Mr. Baird explained. Commissioner Westgaard asked if the connection to Sunset Ridge was previously planned. City Engineer Terry Maurer stated yes, that the right-of-way was platted to the east property line. Commissioner Offerman asked if the school site was being approved at this time. Ms. McPherson stated that this approval is for the lot, but that the school, fire station and well site will require a conditional use permit. Greg Lien, 19147 Lincoln Street - Stated that the nearly 500 homes would mean approximately 1,000 more vehicles on County Road 40. He expressed concern for the traffic through Sunset Ridge and the increased traffic at Highway 169 and Main Street. He did not feel the area lends itself to this kind of density and asked that the Planning Commission hold the density down. He felt that the City needs to plan growth, not just respond to it. Pat Voltzke, 19172 Kennedy Street - Asked what is planned for County Road 13 and stated he was concerned about speeds of vehicles. Mr. Maurer stated that County Road 13 is monitored by the county and traffic counts are usually done every three years. If it is determined that the road needs to be widened or turn lanes added, a project would be added to their program. He stated that it was his understanding there are safety issues regarding both Kennedy and Lincoln Streets in this project, as well as the existing Kennedy Street. He stated that they are not proposing to do anything with County Road 13 and these streets. He stated that he has made the County Engineer aware of the public testimony regarding the safety concerns in this area. Harry Bassett, 19040 Lincoln Street - Stated that he travels a great deal for his work, and that existing off Lincoln Street onto County Road 13 is the scariest part of his day. He stated that the traffic on County Road 13 between 6:30 - 8:00 a.m. is extremely heavy. He stated that the Commission needs to take into consideration how the density of the project will impact traffic in this area. Ken Nathe, 19080 Lincoln Street - Stated that the timing is not right for this project, until MnDOT can get an interchange completed to relieve some of the traffic congestion at Main Street and Highway 169. He stated that he did not feel there should be any further development east of Highway 169 until this is accomplished. He felt that there should be a road connection between County Road 13 and Highway 169 in the vicinity of the Perkins Restaurant.