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MINUTBS OF TLF PLAHNIHG CQMMISSIOH TIMG OCTOBER 17, 1988 Z0HIM6 PILE #1347 'MICHAEL BALLET HOMES COHTIIIUBD owner, Dailey. H: s driveway has been and would continue to be used for a turnaroun.^ for persons attempting to drive to 2710 and 2715 Pence Lane and encountered "Private Road" signs at the existing entrance. Kelley observed that such a problem would exist with or without the security gate. Planning Commission member Moos asked whether there was a "No Trespassing-Private Property" sign on the corner of Kelley and Pence Lane. The applicant stated that there was a sign but it was not at that location. Mr. Martinson said that such a sign could be placed at that intersection. Mr. Steve Bakke, 2765 Pheasant Road, stated that the private road was previously used by his family for pedestrian traffic to access Kelley Avenue. Mr. Bakke wondered whether the gates would restrict such a use. Mr. Bakke stated that part of the driveway is built on an easement for his property. He wanted to know the intent of the builder as to freedom of movement. Mrs. Terry stated that the cars were their concern, not the children walking through the property. Mr. Martinson informed Mr. Bakke that a survey had been done and the driveway does appear to "meander" over the easement. Kelley asked what the hardships for the variance were. Mr. Martinson stated that security was the major hardship. Moos inquired 'as to the number of cars that trespass per day, Mr. Jerome Skifter stated that there is constant traffic, especially since Michael Halley had begun construction. Mr. Skifter did not think the gates were an effective method of dealing with the problem. To the contrary, it would cause more of a problem for himself and the Daileys. He said that the gates would be an enticement for the public, rather than a limiting factor. Kelley asked if there would be lights on the top of each monument. Mr. Martinson said that there is a light adjacent to the structure. Kelley asked whether the entryway was presently lit? Mr. Skifter said there are currently lights down the driveway. Mr. Skifter added that his kitchen window looked out directly at the proposed monuments. He was also concerned about the removal of trees. Mr. Martinson said that it was his intention to retain the trees and natural buffer on the property line, which he estimated to be 5' to 10' in depth. Ms. Debbie Rice, Kolley Avenue, commented that the Parade of Homes caused a dramatic increase in traffic. She reiterated Mr. Bakke's concern about the children using the private road to get to Pheasant. Mr. Frank Dailey sympathized with the Terry's desire for privacy. However, he believed that the entrance gate should be placed farther down and that a turnaround be provided. Otherwise, he would have more people using his driveway for a turnaround. Mr. Terry said he wanted to eliminate the traffic and