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through to El Charro Road. He added that staff wants to know if the Commission has <br /> any concerns about the extension. <br /> Mr. Dolan stated that it is more about "yes," "no," or "connect Boulder Street," as <br /> opposed to "I like it looping in one particular spot." <br /> Chair Blank inquired if the Commission should make any comments with respect to its <br /> aesthetics. <br /> Mr. Dolan replied that the Commission may, if it desires. <br /> Commissioner O'Connor inquired if there have been any traffic analysis done on the <br /> extra road where it improves the flow. <br /> Mr. Dolan replied that staff has not done anything near what is going to be done. He <br /> noted that Mike Tassano has been doing this long enough, and staff has opinions that <br /> that is what it is going to do. <br /> Commissioner O'Connor stated that he thinks this will give more options to disperse the <br /> traffic. <br /> Mr. Dolan replied that was correct. <br /> Chair Blank stated that he does not have any objections with having that road go <br /> through but would want to see the traffic study. <br /> Commissioner Posson stated that he thinks the traffic study will make the determination <br /> but that he thinks it should be included in the evaluation. He noted that alignment has <br /> been his question about the grid system, that it should provide an optimization for the <br /> maximum use of the land and also try to approximate the property lines to the greatest <br /> extent possible to make it easier for the developers. <br /> Commissioner Olson indicated that he is in favor of that connection. <br /> Commissioner Pearce said yes; it helps the circulation. <br /> 7. Comment on site planning priorities regarding Smart Growth, <br /> sustainability, and Climate Action Plan objectives. <br /> Chair Blank asked what staff is looking for here and if the Commission is supposed to <br /> rank Smart Growth, sustainability, and Climate Action Plan objectives. He noted that <br /> priorities usually means there is a list of things, and these all sound very closely related. <br /> Mr. Rasmussen replied that staff is interested in any creative thoughts the Commission <br /> might have with regard to these, whether there is anything that should be included in the <br /> plan or something that might be violating these principles. He noted that these have <br /> EXCERPT: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, May 22, 2013 Page 26 of 30 <br />