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Minutes Planning Commission January 22, 1986 Brad Hirst, the applicant, indicated they agree with the staff report. Michael Scott, 6206 Wade Court, lives across the street from the proposed use. He is not necessarily opposed to the use but expressed concerns with the traffic congestion especially in view of the fact that 70% of the business will be take-out. Mr. Scott placed a diagram on the wall indicating the "T" intersection which is similar to the Main 5Treet/Stanley Boulevard intersection. People make "U" turns at the intersection and twice last week they have had to call "911" because of traffic accidents at that intersection. The area nrodedsiheadiscussedp signs. In April when this building was app this same issue and nothing has been done yet. Mr. Okamura, the City Engineer, explained that the street will be widened and a right turn lane will be allowed with the one driveway at Lucky's being eliminated. Commissioner Michelotti then asked if there will be a left turn pocket to the project site. After obtaining the plans, Mr. Okamura indicated there is no provision for a left turn lane going into the project. Commissioner Lindsey also felt a left-turn lane pocket would eliminate some of the problems. Commissioner Innes noted that people use the drive from West Las Positas as a thoroughfare to Hopyard Road. Ted Michelle lives across the street from Mr. Scott. He concurred with the comments of Mr. Scott and asked that a signal not be ruled out. Children do not honor the cross walk at all. Commissioner Lindsey asked Mr. Michelle's opinion of a stop sign vs signals. Mr. Michelle indicated he would look favorably on anything that would control the intersection. Commissioner Michelotti noted that children cross this street when school lets out each day. Mr. Hirst indicated that their parking lot is designed in such a way to discourage through traffic from West Las Positasbut would Hopyard. If necessary, they could put in speed bumps, prefer this not be a condition. Commissioner Michelotti then discussed the driveway at this site. Mr. Hirst stated the driveway is on their property but is a granted easement. Commissioner Lindsey then asked Mr. Hirst how he feels about speed bumps. Mr. Hirst indicated he would like to wait and see what the experience dictates. Commissioner Lindsey indicated he is supportive of speed bumps. The public hearing was closed. A motion was made by Commissioner Innes, seconded by Commissioner Hoyt that findings as shown in the staff report are made and that Case UP-85-54 be approved subject to the conditions shown thereon, directing staff to work with the applicant for thave the installation of a stop sign coming out of that driveway, - 3 -