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City of Centerville December 3, 2002 Planning and Zoning Commission over to Sorel Street. He further commented that the church has a big parking lot that belongs to the City but they do not use it. He also suggested putting up no parking signs on one side of the street and adding a crosswalk to alleviate the traffic issues. Chair Hanson asked if the street would be used as a parking lot or if it would be a dead end if vacated. Ms. Moore-Sykes indicated she was not sure of the church’s plans. She then read a letter submitted by Tim Rehbein asking the City to reconsider the vacation as it has potential impacts on the future of the downtown revitalization project. Julie Lindsey of 1687 Sorel Street indicated she would like to know more about what the church has planned for the street and what kind of construction is planned. She then said she is also concerned with the future plans for downtown and how closing this street would affect those plans. Chair Hanson asked when the County intends to come through with widening CSAH 14. Ms. Moore-Sykes indicated it would be 2005 to 2006 before that happened. Mrs. Sanna Buckbee of 7381 Peltier Circle asked if there were homes on the other side of the street or if the church owns that block. Ms. Moore-Sykes indicated it was her understanding the vacation is for that part that abuts the church property. Commissioner Wilharber indicated he is on the administrative council for the church and the biggest issue is traffic and safety. He then said that since his retirement he has been doing more work for the church and it is not uncommon that people come flying through there as they do not realize that Main Street goes to the east. Commissioner Wilharber indicated that vacating the street would eliminate cost to the City for maintenance. He then said that the traffic pattern would need to change for those residents that live by LaMotte Park and the other side of Sorrel. He further indicated he had spoken to the Police Department and the Fire Department and both feel that vacating the street would improve traffic and safety in the area. Commissioner Wilharber indicated the main issue for the church is traffic and safety and the church is not sure what it intends to do with renovating and/or expanding. A resident asked if the City had considered speed bumps. Ms. Moore-Sykes indicated there is an issue with clearing the streets where speed bumps are used. Mr. Kilian suggested adding bigger 30 mph signs to slow traffic down. Commissioner Wilharber indicated the police department has officers that sit on that stretch of road quite often and it is a very good revenue for the police department because people do not slow down and adding signs would not help. Chair Hanson indicated he would like to have Staff assess the road conditions on Sorrel and Heritage since this would add extra traffic to them. Page 3 of 10