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Planning Commission Minutes February 27, 1996 Page 8 . with 161,000 square feet. The other buildings proposed in the concept plan are 55,000 square feet, 20,000 square feet and 11,000 square feet, respectively. The development plan demonstrates how this property could be developed. The specific user for each of the proposed sites would need to come before the Planning Commission and City Council for site plan approval. steve reviewed the parking requirements, signage, and the impact road improvements would have on 2 property owners on the north side of 197th. He suggested the Commission may wish to discuss the number of free-standing signs proposed for the development. He felt the number of wall signs requested were appropriate, given the size of the project. Also, the two property owners just north of 197th would be left with no left turn access into their driveways, and would have to come up Evans. Commissioner Thompson asked what could be done about the driveway access problem for the two residents. Terry Maurer stated the proposed roadway design was the safest means of moving traffic through the area. He suggested the possibility of relocating the driveways for less confusion. He noted that the 197th and Highway 169 intersection would likely be signalized in the future. steve Ach explained the changes in elevation along Highway 169 from Sax Foods north to 197th Avenue. Chair Dillon opened the public hearing. . David Plude Jr., 11537 197th Avenue, asked if some other design could be used which would not impact his and his neighbor's driveways. He stated his family does make several left hand turns out of their driveway a day. Mr. Plude also asked who would be responsible for the cost to alter the driveways. Also, he asked if any research has been regarding expected traffic counts at this intersection when it develops. Commissioner Minton asked if u-turns would be possible at the end of the median. Terry Maurer felt projected traffic projections indicate this would not be a safe traffic movement. He suggested some type of joint driveway lining up at Evans may be a possible solution. Jerry Rau, 11519 197th Avenue, owner of property adjacent to Mr. Plude, expressed his concern regarding the impact of the proposed development on his property. He feels a traffic signal will be a necessity. Mr. Rau also is concerned that the unique wild life will be affected, noting there are scarlet tanegers, blue birds and deer in the immediate area. He has noticed an affect on the wildlife since the Sax Foods store was built. Mr. Rau feels it should be the responsibility of the developer to pay any costs associated with providing access to his and Mr. Plude's property. He felt the trees and pool in his yard would be affected by a common driveway. He also expressed concern for the speed on vehicles on 197th coming up to Highway 169. . Jeff Meyer, 11475 197th Avenue, questioned if the Specht home would be removed and what would happen to the Specht home and if the development could be accessed where the Specht access currently exists. Marly Glines,