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Mr. Huja said a second access could be made onto Penn Park Lane. Mr. Cox asked how many more units could be built if the developer maximized the additional property~ Mr. Frank Stoner, proposed developer, said that he does not see the additional property being developed in the initial phases. Mr. Stoner agreed that two access points are needed, but he is trying to find a way to absorb the additional- cost and maintain the ~iuality of the neighborhood. Mr. Cox asked if there are other problems with connecting a road to Holmes Avenue other than the cost~ Mr. Stoner said there are some environmental, fill and erosion control issues. Ms. Richards asked if an environmental review would be done if Meadow Creek is crossed. Mr. Stoner said the City would probably want an environmental review. Mr. Stoner said a bridge would be the best solution but would be very expensive. Mr. Cox said he thinks_a tbasibiiity study of an attractive entry bridge is warranted, and if it is found to be feasible, then ways to realize it should be explored. Mr. Cox said that perhaps the City would partner with the developer on the bridge. Mr. Stoner said there is an issue of accessibility to Pen Park because once you cross the creek you cannot actually- access the Park because of the golf course and because of the. liability of people walking through the course. Mr. Stoner said he thinks there needs to be a wa5, to get to the rest of Pen park. Ms. Daugherty asked staff to look at the access issue into Pen Park. Mr. Cox asked about the traffic impact on Rio Road, and Mr. Stoner said that with 150 units, an additional t,000 trips a day would be generated. Mr. Cox asked if there is any way to .mitigate that impact and lower the number of car trips. M_r. -Stoner said different kinds of housing units could be built which would allow people to work at home anda day care center or community store may be possible, though perhaps not economically viable. Ms~ Richards noted that once the Meadowcreek Parkway is built transit service could serve the devetopment~ Mr. Cox said he thinks the idea of a store is something worth exploring. Mr. Cox said Council needs to resist people% temptation not be connected ['by access through Holmes Avenue). On motion by Ma'. Toscano, seconded by Mr. Caravati, the concept of the development was approved by the following vote. Ayes: Mr. Caravati, Mr. Cox, Ms. Daugherty, 1~. Richards, Mr. Toscano. Noes: None. Mr. Cox thanked Mr. Stoner for sticking with the effort ortho development. REPORT~. WATER CONSERVATION Ms. Judith Mueller, Director of Public Works, said that as of this morning, the area reservoirs were at 90% of capacity as a result of the weekend rain and are expected to rise during the week. Ms. Muelter said that in addition to the rain, education efforts were successful and consumption of water was lower even with the influx of University