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Ms. Amos stated that as of today, staff has not pursued alternative locations for the staging area. Mr. Beaudin added that this could get into slope issues; moving around the areas that have been identified for residential development are tied to the more developable areas on the parcel. Commissioner Balch referred to the speaker who talked about crossing his property line and asked if this was being addressed. Ms. Amos replied she has expressed this concern to Ponderosa Homes and staff and Ponderosa Homes are working to clarify ownership of each parcel and easement. Chair Allen noted that EBRPD would also ensure that hikers would not trespass on his property, if in that location. Ms. Amos confirmed the statement. Commissioner Balch said there have been many public comments relating to the intersection requesting the need for a traffic signal; he asked if this was discussed in the work plan. City Traffic Engineer Mike Tassano stated staff reviews and weighs numerous intersections on an annual basis when determining installation of new traffic signals. This intersection is ranked around 10, out of roughly 25-30 locations, and is right on the border in terms of qualifying for a traffic signal, with the volume of vehicles coming out of the existing area as a limiting factor. Additionally, there is the matter of other competing projects related to vehicle collisions and funding available when determining installation of a new traffic signal. Chair Allen asked if this intersection's priority would increase when adding an active staging area and trails use with 30 cars using the staging area. Mr. Tassano said he did not feel this would have enough impact, noting that the staging area is not a high-volume location. The intersection's priority will move up as other traffic signals get constructed. Commissioner Brown asked and confirmed the left hand turn lane into Canyon Creek Circle on Dublin Canyon Road currently exists. The project would propose adding an acceleration lane for those turning right out of the project. He asked if there was potential for an acceleration lane for those turning left out of the project into existing traffic. Mr. Tassano explained that the right turn acceleration lanes are not heavily used. Left turn pockets are a huge benefit as well as the center acceleration lanes, and those are used when drivers experience delays getting out. Commissioner Balch asked if a traffic signal could be installed even though it is close to meeting the standard and assuming the developer funds signal installation. Mr. Tassano said yes, with the cost being $500,000 to $750,000. Planning Commission Minutes Page 9 of 22 March 27, 2019 22 March 27, 2019 nia Subdivision Map law." He asked if all four of the single properties were as they are now as of January 1, 2007. Ms. Amos confirmed. Planning Commission Minutes Page 7 of 22 March 27, 2019 project. She expressed the desire for her 80-year-old mother to be able to see the project completed and for her to be able to move back into the replacement home. She stated they are giving up two of their homes for the staging area, said they do not believe wildlife will be disturbed and believe the park will provide great benefits to the community. Planning Commission Minutes Page 6 of 22 March 27, 2019