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Mayor Wilharber questioned the location of the driveway access on Peterson Trail. Mr. Drilling <br /> indicated the access would be directly across from Apple Tree Square's entrance. <br /> Mayor Wilharber stated that both parcels that Mr. Drilling owns located on Main Street were <br /> previously zoned commercial and one (1) — 1873 Main was modified to allow the previous house. <br /> Council Member Broussard Vickers stated that several residents had attended the Planning and <br /> Zoning Commission meeting for the public hearing. Most of the opposition was to having an <br /> access into and out of the strip mall onto Shad Avenue. Residents on Shad Avenue were <br /> concerned for increased traffic. <br /> Council Member Broussard Vickers stated she had spoken to the residents of Shad Avenue <br /> following the meeting and had proposed to eliminate the access onto Shad Avenue and to provide <br /> a berm with trees and a privacy fence along the back side of the strip mall aiding in a buffer for the <br /> neighborhood. <br /> Council Member Nelson questioned whether residents of Peterson Trail expressed concern and <br /> Council Member Broussard Vickers stated that none were present at the meeting to express <br /> concerns. <br /> Council Member Sweeney stated that the access onto Peterson Trail was commercial to <br /> commercial where the access onto Shad Avenue would be commercial to residential. <br /> Council Member Sweeney questioned whether County Road 14 access could be moved or needed <br /> to remain as is. Mr. Drilling stated that the access could be moved to better accommodate <br /> residents and agreed to the suggestion of berming and fencing the rear of the property. <br /> Mr. March stated the City may consider shifting the access west to better accommodate fire hall <br /> access. Council Member Sweeney stated he thought it may be best to shift the access to the east a <br /> bit. <br /> Mr. March stated that several residents indicated at the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting <br /> that the values of neighboring homes would decrease. Mr. March stated that subsequent to <br /> research, property values in the area of Apple Tree Square had increased 11.3 %, which is more <br /> than legally allowed. <br /> Mr. Jerry Engler, 7127 Shad Avenue, expressed his gratitude to the Council for the <br /> recommendation to eliminate access onto Shad Avenue. Mr. Engler expressed concern that the <br /> berm and fencing not obstruct views for traffic attempting to enter Main Street. <br /> Council Member Broussard Vickers questioned drainage if a berm was installed. Mr. Drilling <br /> indicated there was a holding pond which would catch runoff. <br /> Mrs. Katie Bowman, 7130 Shad Avenue, stated she realized the commercial development would <br /> be approved and thanked Council for the suggestion of the berm, trees and fencing which will help <br /> residents maintain a residential feel in their neighborhood. <br /> Mr. Eric Bowman, 7130 Shad Avenue, suggested moving the access onto Main Street as far east <br /> as possible. He then expressed concern for the speed limit on Main Street. Mayor Wilharber <br /> stated that the City could request a traffic study but it could backfire if the County finds the <br /> majority of traffic travels faster than the posted limit the speed limit could be raised. <br /> Page 9 of 14 <br />