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Hi M]' i H ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD MAY 20, 1991 (#9)ZONING FILE #1645-GRAF CONTINUED vehicles pulling out of that driveway. The City Engineer has confirmed that the proposed west access would work well. Rowlette asked what impact on traffic circulation there would be if Sugarwoods Drive were to become a one-way street. Mabusth stated that such a proposal was not discussed during the Sugarwoods subdivision process, nor was the impact of an island separating the road discussed. Mabusth advised that there will be other properties within the Sugarwoods Development that will have similar problems. Kelley stated that, in his opinion, there will not be a significant amount of traffic going through this neighborhood, other than the Sugarv;oods residents. Bellows agreed with Mabusth that the islands were not included in the review process, and seemed to just appear. She stated that Planning Commission has reviewed this particular property before, and did not unanimously agree to grant a turn-around. Bellows indicated that she would have a problem recommending approval of a second curb cut. She said. We pointed out very early on in the review process of the curb cuts that any request to deviate from what we originally approved had to come before us before the lot in question is developed. I think it is inappropriate for this request to be before us at this point." With regard to the amount of traffic on Sugarwoods Drive, Graf stated that there wi 1 be three houses constructed for the Spring and Fall Previews, which will generate an enormous amount of traffic. Graf state * that there is also a great deal of construction traffic, am. that he does quite a bit of business entertaining in his horn.-;. He said, "My primary concern is that the property juts in and it is difficult for traffic heading west to see anyone coming out of my driveway. It is especially difficult to see young children, of which I have two. The second curb cut provides better sight distance for my children to see on-coming traffic up the road, and is much ea.sier for motorists to see as well." Kelley suggested closing off the existing curb cut. Graf replied, "That would leave me with a significant amount of asphalt in my front yard that would serve no purpose." Kelley asked who had put up the "Keep Right" sign, and for what reason. Mabusth replied, "The City put up the sign because there is not adequate width for traffic to meet in the section of road on - 11 -