“I think there should be a through street to help mitigate traffic and that would give everybody access to two lights,” said Councilman Chad Whilding.
The council is expected to vote later this month on whether the proposed site plan will move to a second reading. The next council meeting scheduled for Oct. 24.
The council tabled the issue a little over a month after the city planning commission recommended the approval of a rezoning request for the controversial housing development on Sept. 7.
The commission approved by a vote of 4-0 to approve a rezoning plan, with one member, Michael Self, recusing himself from the case.
In the resolution issued by the commission, commissioners said they recommend the city council approve the final site plan, with a list of several conditions and requirements.
Neighbors have asked in previous public meetings for the planning commission and city council to reject the application.
Residents said they were worried the proposed housing development would negatively impact traffic safety and home values. Cinnamon Ridge condo owners were concerned about a potential increase in traffic at the intersection of Quill and Straight Arrow roads.
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