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Shone also suggested a traffic roundabout would be needed at the Okanagan Road East-Davidson Road intersection to slow down drivers already speeding along that route and to provide adequate safety measures currently lacking for area residents.

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Another resident, who said he lives on the adjacent property to where the townhouse complex is proposed, said the potential for having his backyard bordered by multiple townhouse units was disappointing to learn.

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Eric Huber, agent for the developer, said the $8 million project will both be visually appealing and offer affordable housing which is in short supply.

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Traffic consultant David Cullen added the traffic flow impact of about 110 trips daily, is below a level of statistical impact based on provincial traffic volume management standards.

Cullen said concerns about the intersection fronting the development could be addressed in incremental fashion, starting with a lighted crosswalk before considering putting in a stop light.

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The proposal will be back before Lake Country council before any approvals are granted.