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. . . Planning Commission Minutes November 9,2004 Page 6 There being no further public comment, Chair Ropp closed the public hearing. Commissioner Anderson stated he was not in favor of the zone change. He did not feel more density could be added to this area without addressing the traffic concerns. He liked the idea of the school and fire station, but that he was not supportive of the townhomes. He stated he could not support the project without the infrastructure in place. He stated that County Roads 12, 13 and 40 need to be upgraded. He stated that he agreed with Mr. Nathe; that an interchange at Highway 169 was needed. He felt that the commercial and industrial development will also be impacted if the interchange does not happen soon. Commissioner Anderson stated that he felt the interchange needs to be located further north at School Street and connect with Twin Lakes Road. Commissioner Offerman stated that he was ok with the plat, but that he could not vote in favor of the proposal due to the transportation issues. He suggested that Lincoln and Kennedy Street both be closed off and that there only be one access onto County Road 13 at Davis Street. He felt that the school was a good design, but that this development would bring in just as many new children as this school would hold. He concurred that an interchange on Highway 169 should be moved further north. He felt that there are too many unanswered questions regarding traffic and cannot support the zone change. Commissioner Stevens stated that he likes the layout of the plan and the school site, but that the project may be five years too soon. He stated that if an east-west corridor were in place, the "mess" at Highway 169 and Main Street would be alleviated. He stated that if the residents of Sunset Ridge have safety concerns, they should address the City Council at the Open Mike portion of their meeting. Commissioner Lemke asked if County Road 40 would be upgraded. Mr. Maurer stated yes. He asked if the developer should pay for it. Mr. Maurer stated that they would be asked to pay their fair share. He stated that these details would be worked out in the developer agreement if the zone change and preliminary plat are approved. Mr. Maurer noted that the latest traffic counts for County Road 40 are 3 - 4 years old, and indicated 150 cars per day. Commissioner Lemke stated that the road is probably avoided because it is gravel. Mr. Maurer stated that it also has two 90 degree turns in it. Commissioner Westgaard stated that he was ok with the layout but he did not feel it was the right time or place for this development and that there are larger issues that need to be address first by planned growth. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER ANDERSON AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LEMKE TO RECOMMEND DENIAL OF THE REQUEST BY ORRIN THOMPSON HOMES FOR REZONING OF MISKE PROPERTY FROM RiD (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO PUD (PIANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT), CASE NO. ZC 04-06, BASED ON THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS: 1. INADEQUATE INFRASTRUCTURE TO SUPPORT THE ADDITIONAL TRAFFIC. 2. PUBLIC SAFETY CONCERNS. MOTION CARRIED 7-0.