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Commissioner Balch referenced the existing traffic model, which already accounted for 400 <br /> homes, and asked about the current traffic circulation at the intersection of Stoneridge Drive <br /> and Stoneridge Mall Road. <br /> Mr. Tassano stated the existing traffic conditions at the intersection of Stoneridge Drive and <br /> Stoneridge Mall Road are at an acceptable level of service. He referenced the need to make <br /> circulation improvements at the intersection of Stoneridge Mall Road and Stoneridge Mall <br /> Road and mentioned the future need to assess the circulation and make improvements at both <br /> the intersections of Stoneridge Mall Road and Springdale Avenue and Stoneridge Drive and <br /> Springdale Avenue. <br /> Commissioner Allen asked if the new integrated design would significantly impact circulation <br /> versus the previous design layout that separated the residential from the commercial. <br /> Mr. Tassano stated the internal circulation design provides greater pedestrian access, <br /> however, either plan represented the same overall impacts, especially as you move further <br /> outside the internal circulation. <br /> Commissioner Brown stated in regard to Discussion Point 2, he was trying to get on board, but <br /> he did not like the wrap-around building design and he questioned the location of the open <br /> space. He referenced the design of Building A3 and the green space to the fitness and fitness <br /> amenity and stated a similar design could be created for Building Al with the ability to leverage <br /> the open space concept but use it to separate the block as opposed to enclosing the open <br /> space in the middle. He stated he was open to both concepts but was not ready to state that <br /> he preferred one over the other. <br /> Commissioner Balch referenced the open space between Building A3 and the fitness center <br /> stating he hopes it is in fact open space rather than mis-referencing a bioswale as open space. <br /> He questioned access to the fitness center and location of the primary entrance, however, <br /> stated conceptually the general layout is conducive for the site. <br /> Commissioner Allen expressed the need for Mr. Tassano to be involved as it relates to traffic <br /> circulation because she believes this is the most important component in selecting one of the <br /> two designs. Regarding massing, she is amenable to staff's recommendations and she <br /> inquired if there were other concepts or examples of similar five-story buildings with this many <br /> units as a comparison. <br /> Commissioner Balch stated he was amenable to the general massing referenced in Discussion <br /> Point 3 and mentioned that the option selected is the slightly better choice. <br /> Commissioner Ritter discussed the layout and positioning and to Commissioner Allen's point, <br /> agreed with her comments around the importance of traffic circulation; he further stated the <br /> massing is all-encompassing of that and requested additional articulation on the building <br /> design. <br /> Commissioner Brown expressed concern with the wrap-around building and the view from <br /> Stoneridge Mall Road. <br /> Planning Commission Minutes Page 7 of 9 March 11, 2020 <br />y <br /> approved and accounted for increased congestion. He discussed the pedestrian and bicycle <br /> traffic and the future amenities, including the cycle track, which would help improve circulation. <br /> Planning Commission Minutes Page 6 of 9 March 11, 2020 <br />