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Planning Commission Page 8 May 25,2021 Mr. Leistico stated he would prefer traffic not be routed through the housing development to the west. Jim Berg— 14364 186`h Ln. NW,West Oaks, stated he was not opposed to the development but was baffled by the proposed traffic routes, stating it was detrimental to the properties in the immediate vicinity and does not meet Applicable Regulation #1, outlining the busy activity already occurring in his neighborhood. He expressed safety concerns with proposing traffic speeding through neighborhoods and suggested as an alternative option to complete the extension of Business Center Drive past the Beehive. He also expressed safety concerns with traffic entering Highway 10. He asked the Planning Commission to recommend denial of the applications until the traffic flow issues are addressed. Mr. Carlton clarified there was no current plan to acquire right-of-way along 18454 Waco St. NW to extend the roadway east from the Beehive to Waco Street, as indicated by a yellow line on his graphic. Dolores Kratzke, 14343 184th Ct. NW,West Oaks,had concerns about preserving the wetland areas and the proposed plantings in the buffer area of the wetland. Mr. Carlton showed Ms. Kratzke the only area of the wetland area that would be disturbed in the hashed area which would be for the right-of-way and sidewalk. Everything else will remain, and trees will be planted in the buffer adjacent to wetland area. Todd Olin, Landform Professional Services on behalf of Broadway on 10,noted the developers were also available to answer questions. He explained when reviewing these plans, they noted a development such as this will generate traffic, but this was master planned back when the PUD was first established in and prior to when the West Oaks townhomes were constructed. He noted as the land is being developed in this area, traffic patterns are being established, and this development is one more step in these patterns. He stated the next significant step is the connection to the west, to US Highway 10,which has improved crossover features that include stacking lanes, turn lanes, and acceleration lanes. He stated in this proposal,most of cars will be going directly to Highway 10, taking the past of least resistance,whereas traveling through a development will be slower and less direct.The developers are paying for and improving roads to make the connection to the west, making road improvements, as well as making the connection to the west (labeled Service Drive). He noted if a traffic study is needed, they will provide on as a contingency of approval for this motion tonight and present it to the city council. He noted the timing of the project would begin this year and get as much done this winter with a spring opening. Mr. Carlton clarified that construction traffic will be using the MnDOT access road. Mr. Lundy stated yes, construction traffic will only be using Highway 10 during construction. 71 ■ ERE1 .i NATUR