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Davidson asked Tom Phare, Public Works Director, to address what is proposed for that road. Tom Phare, Public Works Director, stated that with the right-of-way dedication from this annexation, the sharpness of the curve could be flattened. The improvement to safety would be in the reduction of the sharp vertical portion of the road. An added buffer would reduce the accident potential and the nuisance factor that is now associated with Dillon Road. Bob Harlow, 820 Spyglass Circle, stated that his home is located near 88th Street as it intersects with Dillon Road. He purchased his home in August and is happy with the neighborhood. He was concerned about a recent story involving a car breaking through the guardrail. He stated that he was told of an incident, prior to his purchase of the home, where a car broke through the guardrail, ran across his back yard, and continued between the two houses, narrowly missing a gas meter. He was concerned for the safety of his children and urged Council to consider realigning the road. Bill Wass, 810 Spyglass Circle, purchased his home in May and was alarmed to hear that there had been several traffic accidents. He too was concerned about the safety issues with respect to Dillon Road, and urged Council to consider improvements to the road. Davidson called for council comments. Mayer stated that there seems to be some confusion about lot size. It was his understanding of the Municipal Code, that density is based on size of the lots, which is calculated after the open space dedication. He asked Paul Wood, Planning Director for clarification. Wood stated that he was not aware of this direction in the Municipal Code. He stated that he has struggled with this issue, and has spoken with the City Attorney in terms of placing the correct representation to City Council. Mayer stated that he would, at some point, like to get to get the issue resolved, as it has come up with every residential annexation. He also stated that he was not clear why there were so many concessions asked of the City. He noted that usually any concessions would come through the PUD process. He stated that concessions would have to be justified. Howard stated that he hated narrow roads, and wanted to make sure that the normal criteria be established. He also stated that he had a problem with the use of sanitary septic systems and was concerned about the number of units increasing from sixteen to twenty. He stated that the straightening of Dillon Road is of vital concern, as are health and safety concerns. He stated that if it were necessary to acquire additional land to increase the safety of the roads, he would encourage the issue. 16