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rather than Washington. The Planning Commission had noted that given the <br />increase of cars exiting and entering the complex via Washington Avenue, the <br />pedestrian gate would provide a safer route for pedestrians; <br />• Residents of the Harold Avenue area presented testimony that vehicular access <br />from Harold Avenue into the complex creates an assortment of related <br />problems, including speeding and increased traffic in the neighborhood. Staff <br />concurred that certainly there were more cars traveling in this area with the <br />access than without. Incidents of speeding, however, were not confirmed by <br />staff. <br />• Residents of Harold Avenue testified that the pedestrian gate led to numerous <br />problems including increased on -street parking in the neighborhood; litter; and <br />loitering. It was asserted that there is also some illicit activity associated with <br />the pedestrian traffic. Incidents of illicit activity were not confirmed by staff. <br />Tenants countered that there was no way to determine whether they were in <br />fact the individuals who were littering the area or engaged in illicit activity. <br />Mr. Sullivan testified that despite his written invitations that they do so, he <br />had not been contacted by any residents/neighbors about problems with the <br />complex or tenants. <br />In light of this information, the Council finds that Approval Number SD-75- <br />44 has been exercised in such a situation that it constitutes a public nuisance and is <br />detrimental to public health and safety. <br />11 <br />