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Ms. Mohr stated that gravel and concrete trucks will also be using those streets. She asked if those trucks are capable of making U-turns at Amanda. Mr. Lum stated that it would not be a safe U-turn for those trucks as they would have to make several turns to complete the U-turn. He stated the larger trucks would probably use another street like Angela (off of Bernal) or Neal Street (off of First). Ms. Michelotfi stated that because Miradot would be open, trucks could come down Mirador to the site. Ms. Mohr asked if there was a designated haul route as a condition of the project. Mr. Lum stated that there isn't a condition for a designated haul route as it relates to constructing homes, such as them is in subdivision work. It could be suggested that the developer use a particular route if the City favors one. The developer may accept that and manage the access accordingly. Mayor Tarver inquired whether staff objected to keeping the street closed until construction is finished, because it will take a long time to complete the construction. Mr. Lum stated the developer could not give him a firm date when the construction will commence. It could be six months to one year and for that reason staff felt the issue should be decided now and the barrier constructed. If the matter were deferred, the barrier would also be deferred indefinitely. If Mirador is left closed and the barrier is deferred, then only construction vehicles would be able to make left turns. It would not be open to traffic and traffic would not be able to proceed on Mirador. Mr. Pico observed that as homes are constructed and become occupied, those people would also be able to make left turns. Mr. Lum agreed. Once the homes become occupied it raises issues as to whether the street can be kept closed. Technically, once the tract is accepted, it becomes a public street. Mr. Pico asked why alternative #1 does not have an extended area; does alternative #1 with the rumble strips only cover directly in front of Mirador Drive? Mr. Lum replied yes, but it could be extended. Ms. Mohr asked to clarify what the rumble strips would look like. She asked if the triangle things you see when you come down Bernal are rumble strips. She asked whether people made illegal turns where the City has those controls. Mr. Lum replied the rumble strips have been very effective where they have been installed. There has not been any reports given to him showing significant violations. 08/22/95 -3-