Open Space Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2011 07 13

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Open Space Advisory Board Minutes June 8, 2011 Page 4 of 6 OSAB is invited to make a recommendation, in the scope of o Council’s consideration of this as a budget item. Public Comments: o Alt. 2 – Susan Smith: Expressed the concern that loosing the acceleration lane and right turn lane makes it more difficult for bicyclists and drivers. As you loose lanes, you loose choices. Caryn Greef: Notices that it will be more difficult to make a right turn without the acceleration lane because you are thrust into the main stream of traffic. Alt. 3 – Steve Costello,902 Grove Dr. Pointed out that there are other underpasses in o the city that are under less significant roads and that connect less important parks/open spaces. He suggests that cost should not be that pressing when it comes to safety. Alt. 5 – Ms. Smith pointed out that the adjacent neighborhood has a concern about lights and increased idling cars. She also pointed out that lights will get the o most compliance. Recommendation: o There is not support from OSAB for the traffic signal or the HAWK crossing. These options impair the view shed, increased light pollution and increases air pollution by increasing the number of idling vehicles. OSAB recommends against them. OSAB is asking the City Manager and City Council to consider the roundabout, the offset left turn lanes and the underpass as solutions to the crossing problems at McCaslin Blvd. and Washington Ave. OSAB recommends that the roundabout and the offset left turn lanes are the preferred alternatives. OSAB likes the visual linkage that would be o possible because of the potential to landscape. These options do not limit and, in fact, have the o potential to improve the visual corridor. These options reduce the speed on McCaslin o Blvd. and reduce the environmental impact of traffic. These options respect the preferred pedestrian o path and improve compliance with crossing.