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accessing the complex. The current Traffic Engineer also concurs with the 1977 <br />Traffic report finding that the circulation plan now in place on the site, which <br />permits entry to the complex only from Washington Avenue and exits onto both <br />Harold and Washington Avenues is the most practical plan. <br />2. Some of the petitioners complaints were difficult to verify. Access to <br />and from the complex via Harold Avenue contributed to increased traffic and parking <br />on Harold Avenue. While staff did note litter on Harold Avenue, they could not <br />determine the source of the litter. Likewise, staff noted that it was difficult for them <br />to verify complaints regarding noise. <br />3. The petitioners' complaints echoed those raised some 20 years ago when <br />the matter was first before the Site -Development Subcommission, Planning <br />Commission and City Council. <br />4. The tire spikes will have to be removed in order to provide the Fire <br />Department emergency access to the first floor of the complex. <br />5. The pedestrian gate is not required by either the Fire or Building Code <br />and thus can be closed permanently. <br />In conclusion, the Planning Commission Staff Report recommends that the <br />vehicle exit with a sliding gate onto Harold Avenue remain; that the pedestrian gate <br />be dosed; that the current circulation pattern on the complex lot be maintained; and <br />that the tire spikes be removed. <br />7 <br />