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The second segment was between Waco Street and Joplin. This segment saw a total of 67 incidents since 2011, <br />with one serious injury and four minor injuries. The majority of crashes (55%) were rear -end collisions near the <br />signalized intersections. <br />This data did include all traffic movements at all intersections within the reviewed segments. <br />Future Roadway Extensions <br />Staff spoke with Council regarding the roadway extension to the east/Waco on June 7, 2021. Council is exploring <br />the possibility, but there are no plans to construct the connection soon. However, the traffic study shows that <br />traffic from the proposed development will not impact existing city streets enough to require this connection in <br />addition to the connection to the west. <br />Staff continues to explore funding options, feasibility, and timing for this connection. If the City Council desires <br />this connection to go in as soon as possible, staff would like direction from Council to move forward with <br />exploring public funding options and return with an update and possible action items on July 19, 2021. <br />Big Lake Township <br />City staff met with Big Lake Township on June 24, 2021, to discuss the connection to their road network, beyond <br />city limits. The township had concerns with traffic through the existing neighborhood, without additional <br />connections, and is preparing a memo outlining their comments, concerns, and procedures for connection. <br />Action <br />The Planning Commission recommended denial of the CUP and preliminary plat 5-2 due to detrimental impacts <br />resulting from increased traffic through to the existing West Oaks neighborhood and a lack of adequate roads. The <br />Commission and many members from the public expressed support for the project if the extension of Business <br />Center Drive to Waco Street was completed under a similar timeline as the apartment project. <br />Financial Impact <br />None <br />Mission/Policy/Goal <br />■ Support residential growth in the community. <br />■ Opportunity to live, work, and play <br />■ Meet changing needs - Agile <br />Attachments <br />■ Planning Commission Packet dated June 22, 2021 <br />■ Planning Commission Packet dated May 25, 2021 <br />■ Public Comment letter received June 22, 2021 <br />■ Public Hearing Notice Map <br />