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e . ~" e Planning Commission Minutes July 24, 1990 Page 3 there were problems with being notified for the public hearing. Steve Rohlf explained that if Dodge Avenue were upgraded it would be a minimum of 46 feet wide with the 30 ft. buffer in addition to that. Mr. Rohlf also stated that notification is done according to the property tax books, which are updated on yearly basis. Ed Wortman questioned if a second street, parallel to Dodge, would work, possibly having two one way streets to access this site. Steve Rohlf stated that if a street ran along Highway 169 it would not allow any stacking of traffic. Kathy Hansen-11366 190th Court NW, stated that there are a number of children in Deerfield 3rd Addition, and that she is concerned with the non-motor activity in this area. Steve Rohlf explained that a four lane Dodge Street would only help where traffic was concerned. He also explained that a pathway along Dodge Avenue is recommended by staff. Carrie Christen-11378 189th Avenue, stated that she agreed that the proposal would generate too much traffic when considering the amount of children in the neighborhood. Steve Rohlf suggested that the City Engineer could look at the possibility of installing a three way stop sign at the intersection of Dodge Avenue and 189th Street. Tim Christen-11378 l89th Avenue, questioned what the traffic estimates would be if C-2 uses were allowed on this parcel instead. Chairman Kimball stated that C-2 uses would generate a different type of traffic, which would result in less frequent trips. Steve Rohlf explained that staff would still recommend that Dodge Avenue be upgraded to four lanes even if C-2 uses were approved. He also stated that a traffic study was needed for this area to determine how much traffic this area can handle. Mark Cramer-242 Elk Hills Drive, stated that he was worried that if this proposal were approved people would avoid left hand turns onto Dodge due to traffic congestion, and take an alternative route into Elk Hills and through Deerfield 3rd. John Youngquist-11344 Elk Lane, questioned whether there was additional right-of-way available, and if Dodge Avenue could be moved over to the east to eliminate the "s" configuration, which presently exists. Steve Rohlf stated that although it was desirable to eliminate the "s" configuration, if Dodge Avenue was moved to the east it would result in a situation where the intersections were not aligned, and that would be dangerous as well. Jerry Hansen-11366 190th Court, questioned whether there would be medians in the upgraded Dodge Avenue. Steve Rohlf stated that there would be no medians. Mr. Hansen stated that it would be difficult for residents to back out of their driveways onto this busy street. Mr. Rohlf added that it would be desirable to construct new driveways in such a way to avoid backing into the street.