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Planning & Zoning Commission/ Local Planning Agency Minutes November 10, 2021 Page 5 presented including the waiver, the two (2) conditions of approval, and Attachments A — E. Ms. Saporito seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Eighth Item of Business: Winter Park Drive Complete Street and Concept Development Study Presentation. A presentation reviewing the work to date on the Winter Park Drive Complete Street and Concept Development Study. Dr. Kelly Brock, Deputy Public Works. Director/City Engineer, said the City has been working on bicycle and pedestrian improvements for several years and in 2019, the City significantly enhanced the City's Complete Streets Policy. He said staff acknowledged the need to rebalance the City's transportation system to serve all modes especially active transportation like walking, biking and transit. He said in 2019, the City applied for the regional priority list to conduct a planning study for Winter Park Drive. He said that Winter Park Drive would play a key role in the City becoming a more walkable city. The City received the funding and hired Fehr and Peers to conduct the study. Dr. Brock introduced Ms. Kathrin Tellez to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Ms. Tellez reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (a copy is attached and made a part of the minutes). The presentation included the project overview, opportunities and constraints, draft guiding principles, and alternatives development. A general discussion ensued regarding the traffic count timeframe, roundabout size, vehicle size restrictions on Winter Park Drive, and roundabout safety. In response to the Commission's question regarding pedestrian crossings on Winter Park Drive, Ms. Tellez said that the roundabouts would have a raised crosswalk at all the crossing locations within the roundabout and there is a potential that the Rapid Flashing Beacons (RFB) would be installed to alert drivers to yield to pedestrians. A general discussion ensued regarding increased traffic in the area due to the construction of a new apartment complex, cut -through traffic, trailhead parking, and wayfinding signage. In response to the Commission's question, Dr. Brock reviewed the raised crosswalk design. A general discussion ensued regarding the Concord Road Street Project and street markings, funding for community access to Winter Park Drive and federal funding for this area. Ninth Item of Business: Public Comments. There were no public comments.