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Planning Commission <br />Meeting Minutes <br />June 9, 2011 <br />Page 10 of 11 <br />Michael Menaker, 1827 W. Chokecherry Dr. discussed the following: <br />1) concerns with a roundabout in general and more specifically the proposed <br />single-lane roundabout, <br />2) why can’t the underpass line up with the current cross walk. <br />Lipton asked for Commission comments: <br />Sheets asked staff if they have a preferred alternative. <br />Russ stated not yet because the discussion with OSAB changed their minds. <br />Brauneis stated a traffic study would provide answers for any concerns related to <br />a roundabout design and emergency vehicle access/useability. <br />Pritchard stated he would like to see the underpass more in line with the natural <br />crossing. <br />Brauneis discussed concerns with the underpass as water issues in the tunnel <br />(both summer and winter) and lighting for personal safety 24-hours a day. <br />Lipton suggested staff to obtain comments from the Police Department and the <br />Louisville Fire Protection District regarding response time, etc for each of the <br />alternatives. He stated he sees the underpass as the best solution but would like <br />to see it closer to the intersection. He also stated some type of barriers would <br />need to be created to prevent the current use of a crosswalk. He also stated the <br />best answer is probably a reduced speed in the area and the off-set left design. <br />Sheets thanked staff for all the work that has been done on this project. She said <br />we would not be able to satisfy everyone. She still likes the underpass and sees <br />it as the best way to address the safety of the pedestrians and the use of open <br />space. The goal of the crossing should be to be protective of the open space. <br />She stated her least favorite is the HAWK. <br />Lipton asked the Commissioners if they could make a consolidated <br />recommendation to staff. They each indicated they could not come up with a <br />consolidated recommendation. <br />Lipton suggested staff consult with the City of Boulder and draw on their <br />knowledge base for the use of underpasses. <br />NOTE: <br />Loo returned to Council Chambers. <br />Planning Commission Comments: <br />st <br />Pritchard reminded the commission the 1 Street Faire event for the 2011 <br />schedule is tomorrow (June 10, 2011). <br />Brauneis stated the hearing he attended regarding the International Green <br />Construction Code was well attended and was a good meeting. <br />Staff Comments <br />HWY 42 – RFP <br />