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o o o Planning Commission Minutes March 22, 1983 Page Four Commissioner Ward stated that speed control signs and additional lighting would be needed because of additional traffic. Commissioner Tralle questioned if there were any speed bumps or yield signs now in the area. Howard Johnson stated there wasn't. Chairman Tracy asked if we need the additional density in the area. Howard Johnson indicated there was considerable areas already available for R-3. Rick Breezee questioned whether it would be practical, with schools on one end, and multiple density residential on two other sides of the property and to drive through a higher density zoned area to get to a bacically land-locked single family zoned area. Richard Vagts, a resident of Schoolview Addition, stated there were some single family dwellings there already. This is only on the south side. Commissioner Pearce indicated he could symp thize with the way the people feel and suggested taking a look at this on a bigger scale and include the area a little further north. Chairman Tracy indicated he would not like to see the area expand any further. He questioned whether the roads can handle any further expansion. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER OSTER, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER WARD THAT THE ZONE CHANGE FOR THE ELK RIVER LIONS CLUB BE DENIED AT THIS TIME. THE MOTION PASSED 3-2, WITH COM- MISSIONER PEARCE AND CHAIRMA.N TRACY VOTING NO. It was agreed by the Planning Commission that the area should be looked at, concern- ing what the people have expressed. They would like to see staff present at the next Planning Commission meeting and discuss some type of plan that can be dis- cussed and worked on for the whole area. 7. Consider Private Road, Access, Maintenance Terry Maurer of Consulting Engineers Diversified and Phil Hals, Elk River Street Sup- erintendent, were present for this item. Rick Breezee stated that he had met previously with Mr. Maurer and Mr. Hals and dis- cussed existing problems of private roads. Mr. Hals presented a color coded map to the Commission members to point out where the problem areas were. He also stated that the City Council has approved a Capital Improvements Program.