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Arden lljlls Planninl1 Commission - March 3. 1999 ~~~~u 4 ~ Mr. Rekuski stated that a cul-de-sac would allow the opportunity to slow down traffic and, with the traffic light at Lexington Avenue, it would help to keep the neighborhood quiet. Additionally, e the cul-de-sac would allow the development of five nice sized lots, rather than six smaller lots. Mr. Don Evertz, 1442 Arden Oaks Drive, stated that he would prefer a cul-de-sac rather than a straight through street. He stated that one reason for the straight through alignment had been for safety purposes to allow residents to exit the neighborhood without having to go out directly onto Lexington Avenue. Additionally, the residents on Lake Lane did not have an acceptable way to exit the neighborhood, as Lexington Avenue can be difficult to turn left onto. Currently County Road D has a stoplight. This allows the residents to the south a safer way to exit the neighborhood. If a cul-de-sac were constructed, the five residents would also use this access point on County Road D. If a through street were created it would create a dangerous situation, as it would create additional traffic through the neighborhood. Mr. Evertz stated that he had built his home on Arden Oaks Drive 16 years ago. Arden Oaks Drive is a through street off of Old Snelling Avenue, running through the neighborhood, out to County Road E.. This allows traffic to travel from one major street through the neighborhood to another major street. He indicated that this is a concern for parents of allowing the children to play in the front yards. In the time he has lived in the neighborhood there have been two incidents in which a stranger has attempted to pick up children. This has occurred because of the easy access to and from the neighborhood to busy streets and the ability to get lost quickly. A straight through alignment of Shoreline Lane would create the same sort of situation. e Mr. Everlz expressed his hope that an agreement could be made with the City, the developer and the neighborhood to allow an alignment other than the straight through street. Mr. Albert Hohmann, 3154 Shoreline Lane, stated that he had lived in the neighborhood for over 40 years and he kpows what is good for the neighborhood and the neighborhood prefers a cul-de- sac. He stated that the residents do not want a racetrack through to County Road D. The cul-de- sac option is a time proven solution to safety issues. Additionally, with only five houses being added to the street, a large street is not needed. Mr. Tom LaNasa, 3153 Shoreline Lane, stated that he had lived in the neighborhood for 42 years. He noted that, at the last Planning Commission meeting, he had presented the Planning Commission with a letter listing his reasons for preferring a cul-de-sac. Mr. LaNasa stated that there had been a concern by the City for ernergency and other large vehiCles being able to maneuver on the cul-de-sac. He indicated that he had a fire at his home and three emergency vehiCles responded and put out the fire with no maneuvering problems. An additional concern for the straight through alignment is that the overflow boaters from Lake Josephine may use Shoreline Lane for parking. Ms. Joyce Shall, 3131 Shoreline Lane, stated she and her husband moved to the neighborhood as a young couple 42 years ago and have enjoyed raising their children here. The residents of the neighborhood have grown old together and very few have rnoved away. One reason for this is the current alignment of the road is a safe configuration. Ai; new young neighbors move into the area, she would hope they could enjoy the same lifestyle that the current residents have had. .