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safety issue during school hours. He noted that there was an alternative route to Mohr Elementary School using sidewalks. He submitted a letter signed by 25 neighbors agreeing to these issues. Kelly Cousins, Cameron Avenue, distributed a follow-up letter to the Commissioners and stated that she would prefer street tables to stop signs. She was concerned about the issues not addressed in the staff report regarding the road inside the development. She would prefer pathways that might include an emergency vehicle access road and would like traffic to be dispersed throughout the neighborhood rather than just on Cameron Avenue. She appreciated staff's interest in the amount of traffic that would be generated and the considerable amount of fill. She noted that there were more homes per acre than the surrounding Bass Homes, by a ratio of 2: I. She inquired whether the City had given any vested or guaranteed rights to the property owners as to the number of homes to be developed. Ms. Decker advised that there were no vested rights in terms of the density. The development as proposed meets the density requirements that would be anticipated for this site. A discussion of density as it relates to gross acreage ensued. Ms. Harryman stated that she would provide clarification of this issue at the next meeting. Gregory Ketell, 3611 Cameron Avenue, did not want a sidewalk on Cameron Avenue and did not believe it would be needed ifthe road remained at its current width. He liked the speed sign as a traffic-calming measure but requested that it be turned off at night so young drivers did not use the street as a drag strip. He noted that the street table he saw on Second Street was noisy and rough because it was made of cobblestone and that he would like a steeper speed table that was the length of a car to give the biggest jolt if a driver went too fast. Commissioner Olson agreed with Mr. Ketell's concerns about the cobblestone speed tables generating a lot of noise. Natalie Herb, 3708 Cameron Avenue, noted that she was an original owner on Cameron Avenue and that she bought on the street because it was very quiet. She noted that the quality of life on her street had decreased since the barrier had been removed and that cars drove very fast down the street. She noted that her dog had been hit and killed on the street at the end of April, and she was very concerned about the safety on the street. She requested that the barrier be replaced on the street. Edward Reedy, 2101 Palmer Drive, noted that he represented six ofthe seven neighbors who concurred that they liked the plan and that they were very happy about receiving the additional ten feet to their back yards. He believed there should be a sidewalk going to the school and noted a sidewalk had been needed for sometime. Ms. Hardy noted that the internal circulation as proposed was consistent with City standards. She added that the second point of access was carefully designed to be least impacting, being approximately opposite a flag lot and a side yard. She noted that Ponderosa Homes did not support introducing a new public street across the Selway property and that discussions had been held with the Police Department, who did not support the pedestrian access either. The Police Department would not be able to provide surveillance and protection for children on a 600-foot long walkway. She was pleased to receive feedback on the Alternative 3 scenario. She was aware of the existing EXCERPT: PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES, May 10,2006 Page 4 01'8