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Case File: 06-03 Page 4 this regulatory weakness. Staffs focus throughout the review was how many trees could be saved through the design of the project. The recommended conditions include direction to the Environmental Administrator and other staff to locate appropriate tree protection fencing to preserve a maximum amount of trees. This fencing would be completed as part of the grading approval for the plat, and inspected periodically for compliance. With the implementation of the landscape plan, include street and buffer trees, there will be more trees on the site that were lost. Concern: Access and # of access A concern was noted regarding the number of accesses onto eXlsl1ng improved roads. Access to the subdivision is provided via several intersections with adjacent County highways, including two connections on the west side with County Highway 40, via Liberty Heights Drive and 189th avenue. It should be noted that the final location of the northern drive is undetermined, and will be based on where the County allows the access, after the final route of the road is determined. The access may shift from the middle (as presently shown) to the east, or to the west. A condition is suggested that the location of the drive remain flexible, and will be determined at the time of final plat approval of lots adjacent to the road. These are comparable to other, recently approved plats: River Park, 400 units 2 direct accesses, 4 via adjacent neighborhoods Trott Brook Farms, 500 units 3 direct accesses, 3 via adjacent neighborhoods Nordic Woods, 200 units 2 direct accesses, 0 via adjacent neighborhoods Since the review of the plat in January, the City and County have made progress is the provision of additional east-west collectors: 193rd Street is planned to be extended from its current location east to connect to Twin Lakes road. A public hearing is scheduled for mid January to select a final route. Construction on the road is expected between 2008 and 2010. Cleveland Street will be completed in 2007, and open for traffic. Many of the property owners, including the Liberty Heights Estates property owner, gave right of way for the road improvements. Concern: A concern was noted that pedestrian circulation was inadequate. Pedestrian circulation is provided via a series of trails and sidewalks: Sidewalks are located on at least one side of the street throughout the plat, and trails along the county roads, and in select locations throughout the plat. While there is no overpass linking the school district properties, the issues has been researched: An underpass was found to not be feasible, due to the high water table. It is unrealistic to require a developer to provide for an overpass. There is a controlled intersection at Twin Lakes, and Co Rd 40 for safe crossing. It is anticipated that upon final build out of the Development, a traffic signal will be added at Liberty Heights Drive and Co Rd 40. A trail should be added along Co Rd 33 and Twin Lakes; a condition is suggested. S:\PLANNING\Case Files\2006\plat\p 06-03 Liberty Heights Estates\StaffReport to PC workshop 11-28-06.doc