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Neighbors warn of unsafe speeds, bridge and road conditions if development proceeds
Summary
Residents told the board that 60th Street sees frequent speeding and flooding and that an old bridge near the proposed development may not handle heavier traffic; board members said county-engineer review during platting will evaluate road and bridge feasibility.
Multiple speakers said local roads and bridges near the proposed rezoning are already stressed and could be further impacted by new homes. Dennis Reebel (speaker 6) described ongoing speeding on 60th Street and said he had asked the county sheriff to patrol; he said that patrols so far had limited effect. "That street needs a big improvement," Reebel said, adding concern for children who use the road.
Brandon Weitram (speaker 11) highlighted a bridge that he believes is deteriorating and asked how increased traffic would affect that crossing. Board members and staff responded that the county engineer’s review at the platting stage would examine drainage, floodplain and the suitability of any proposed entry points, and that building a public road and required engineering work would be the developer’s responsibility if the plat proceeds.
