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projections for Phase I and Phase II. It was difficult to determine whether a lefthand turn lane would be required under _ our new LDRs, but the numbers do not come anywhere near that at the present time. A lot depends on where the children are coming from, and based on the traffic analysis on the present facility, we went with the assumption that 70% of the trips would come from the south and 30% from the north. If that continues, there should be no real problem. We are looking at peak trips of 40 with both Phases I and Il, which would occur at 7:00-8:00 a.m. and 2:00-3:00 p.m. Commissioner Scurlock was concerned about the children's safety during the drop-o-ff and pickup times and matching that up to events at Dodgertown and Holman Stadium. He was concerned about mixing those two activities when there are other sites available. It is a special exception, so we are supposed to consider traffic and traditional traffic counts. Mr. Dudeck advised that improvements due to begin soon at the intersection of 43rd and 26th Street (Walker Ave.), include a full traffic signal, which will help considerably to control traffic during peak hours. One condition in looking at Phase II development is whether or not that lefthand turn lane should go in there to expedite traffic in the area and to avoid congestion. Traffic has almost doubled out there since 1987, going from 4900 trips to 6500 trips, and that is a concern we had with the mall going in west of 58th because traffic would have been using Wal.ker Avenue to access the mall from the backway. Commissioner Scurlock emphasized that at some point DeBartolo's property west of 58th Avenue will be used in some sort of commercial activity which certainly will impact the intersection at 43rd and 26th Street. Commissioner Wheeler didn't know how fair it is to consider the impact of traffic on 43rd Avenue from the property out west when there isn't even anything on the drawing board yet. He didn't feel that future impact should be considered over and above what is being proposed for this property. Commissioner Scurlock also had a problem with special exceptions for schools, churches, etc., and wondered why we don't zone upfront for these facilities because sometimes these facilities are not compatible with the surrounding uses. His point is that a special exception is just that - special, not normal. His suggestion would be to designate neighborhood nodes that would allow these type of activities. Chairman Bird opened the Public Hearing, and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this matter. 35 Nov 261' 91