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Regular City Council Meeting <br /> Monday, March 21, 2011 <br /> Page 23 <br /> Regarding County Road C-2, Mr. Stokes expressed his major concern if it became <br /> a through street was based on safety with those living on the cul-de-sac unable to <br /> see traffic coming; in addition to losing 15-18 heritage trees currently being pro- <br /> tected. <br /> R. J. Newcome, 1245 Josephine Road <br /> Mr. Newcome advised that he represented twenty-plus residents along Josephine <br /> Road who supported opening County Road C-2; and opined that Josephine Road <br /> was currently overburdened with traffic; and while welcoming suggestions for <br /> ways to slow traffic down, remained convinced that County Road C-2 should be <br /> opened. Mr. Newcome addressed comments made by City Engineer Bloom at the <br /> March 2, 2011 Planning Commission regarding County Road C-2 serving as a <br /> collector road similar to Josephine; however, he opined that it was not being used <br /> as a collector with it currently being blocked off. Mr. Newcome questioned what <br /> the trigger would be to warrant opening the road, and if not with the Pulte devel- <br /> opment, would it be someone getting killed. Mr. Newcome further opined that <br /> traffic would only continue to increase in the future, and that the Pulte project <br /> would serve to further that increase, in addition to other future projects proposed <br /> for the area. Mr. Newcome opined that it was only reasonable, fair and equitable <br /> for all involved to open County Road C-2 at this time, and that not opening it was <br /> short-sighted. <br /> Johnson moved, Willmus seconded, extending the meeting beyond curfew to <br /> 10:30 p.m. <br /> Roll Call <br /> Ayes: Pust; Willmus; Johnson; McGehee; and Roe. <br /> Nays: None. <br /> Jeff Strobeck, 1297 County Road C-2 <br /> Mr. Strobeck had submitted written comments; and expressed concern regarding <br /> safety for residents, bikers and pedestrians if County Road C-2 were opened. Mr. <br /> Strobeck asked that the City Council consider the residents on the cul-de-sac who <br /> purchased their homes with the understanding that County Road C-2 would not be <br /> a through street. Mr. Strobeck volunteered to work with Josephine Road residents <br /> in resolving their traffic issues. <br /> Lars Ever, 1241 County Road C-2 <br /> Mr. Ever expressed his excitement about the Pulte development, but his sadness <br /> in losing the trees and natural environment. Mr. Ever asked that County Road C- <br /> 2 not be opened, consistent with his discussions with the City before purchasing <br /> his property. Mr. Ever opined that any traffic improvements through opening <br /> County Road C-2 would be nil due to creation of another intersection on Lexing- <br /> ton Avenue and additional traffic hazards. <br /> I ; I <br />