4.1 DRAFT MINUTES (2 SETS) 07-19-2021

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City Council Minutes Page 4 July 6, 2021 ----------------------------- north and the yellow route extension added (as noted on the map in the presentation and is Business Center Drive east of the proposed development). He asked Council to follow the Planning Commission’s recommendation of denial. Bob Beck, 18454 Waco Street, expressed concerns with losing his land and privacy if the corner of his property is taken to add the yellow route. He said it would not be fair to have traffic directed his way and he would like to see traffic directed to the west or down Yankton Street. th Daniel Leistico, 18627 144 Street, asked for clarification on whether the project is for senior/55+ housing. He expressed concerns with added emergency vehicles responding to the new development and felt the yellow route was needed for them. The applicant clarified the project is not restricted for senior/55+ housing. th Jim Berg, 14364 184 Lane, stated the yellow route needs to be completed and expressed the following concerns: 1. The Highway 10 access located to the west because it is not lit, has no signal, traveling speeds are high, there is a median to cross, winter road conditions, and weekend, commuter, and holiday traffic patterns. rdrd 2. 183 Avenue and Waco Street: Waco is two-lane from Highway 10 to 183 Avenue where he turns in and has issues with tailgaters and people passing on the wrong side of the street. An adjacent area, if developed will bring in more traffic. 3. Yankton Street and Xerxes Street. These streets are too curvy and not designed for through traffic. He mentioned service trucks, such as delivery and garbage, utilizing the streets and hindering traffic. Sandy Renz, 18493 Yankton Street, questioned if Yankton Street is built to city street specifications believing it is not. She stated the yellow route should be built and Yankton Street should not be a 2-way street. Jean Daily, 18429 Xerxes Street, stated with the additional traffic she has safety concerns for kids sitting/playing in the street and would like the yellow route added. Allan Slizewski, 18381 Yankton Street, questioned the accuracy of the traffic study. He stated any development will significantly increase traffic and high density should not be put on tighter roads. John Jordan (planning commissioner), 18401 Yankton Street, stated he is speaking as a resident of the area. He referenced his letter and stated parking is at a premium and it’s more difficult for vehicles to travel on Yankton Street because the townhomes are 10’ apart and driveways are close together. He is okay with the proposed project but would prefer a more upscale design. He would like to see the yellow route extension. He expressed concerns with traffic. Todd Olin, Landform Professional Services, speaking on behalf of the developer, gave a presentation reviewing the project. He reviewed trip generation numbers and