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believes easements should be considered to ensure the access points remain available. Visitor parking was first shown centrally located on the site, which did not accommodate end unit visitors, therefore it was recommended the spaces be land-banked. However, to avoid on-street parking issues, she feels the applicant should show visitor parking dispersed throughout the development accessible to all units. The proposal deviates from the City's subdivision regulations which will be addressed by the Engineering Department. CiTy Engineer Durbin stated that two letters were sent to Mr. Urbanick listing several items that were not addressed. Mr. Durbin provided a traffic study outline that was conducted in 2002 and at that tune a traffic light was warranted. He voiced that once Crocker/Sterns corridor is constructed, there could be a significant decrease in the volume of traffic at Barton and Bradley Roads. Assistant Law Director O'Malley asked that the Planning Commission to consider adding the following points: The City does not provide city services to streets considered as private. That fact should be clearly stated in the condominium by-law documents and the by-laws should be submitted to the Law Department to have the language approved. He encouraged the commission to follow the recommendations of the planning director and city engineer regarding the developer's site plan showing access points for fiuther expansion and how a future road may loop around. This is light industrial property and currently not part of the development plan. Mr. Joe Urbanick and Mr. Bill Kilroy, with Johnson & Kilroy, LLC, presented samples and drawings for the 52 unit condominium site and welcomed comments from the commission and residents. They indicated that they were approved by Architectural Review Board. Mr. Yager read a memo dated September 26, 2004 that Chairman Koeth wrote to Planning Director Wenger regarding the applicant's traffic analysis. He stated further traffic analysis was required (see attached letter). Mr. Yager questioned if the city engineer felt the trafFic report in the application met the conditions that Mr. Koeth requested. Mr. O'Malley believed that requiring this type of traffic study extrapolates from previous traffic counts done by the engineer in 2001. Mr. Hreha felt that restricting a traffic study to specific days and times would not constitute what the true traffic pattern of the area is all the time. The applicant agreed to have their traffic engineer meet with the Engineering Department to address any concerns and update the traffic study. Mr. O'Malley believed that the past Assistant City Engineer, L. Griffith had performed a traffic study and concluded that a traffic light is necessary. Therefore, there seems to be an obvious discrepancy in opinions. Mr. Yager requested the safety department review the proposal for potential emergency access situations. The Board voiced concerns regarding the need to evacuate the development should an emergency situation arise. The Board also questioned the small distance between the sidewalk and the street and felt it could be a safety factor. The applicants thought the size of the streets aesthetically looked nicer and offered more green space. Ms. Wenger advised that there are three engineering issues Planning Commission has jurisdiction over. The Board can offer direction on approving the length of the cul-de-sac, curb style and sidewalks installed on one side of street. She believed the length of the cul-de-sac relates to the feasibility of the project. The straight curb would prevent people from parking on the street. Mr. Yager believed that the majority of cul-de-sacs built have malibu curbs and felt that the fire department should be consulted for their input. Mr. Kilroy stated that the streets are wide enough for cars to travel around parked vehicles. Each unit has a two car garage as well as two spaces available for guests. Mr. Durbin prefers straight curbs as they are more ideal for storm water runoff due to the height. 2