3 <br /> Residents feel that the closure will have a positive effect on the use of their <br /> abutting property. Although some access will be restricted, they feel that the <br /> reduced traffic volumes and elimination of inappropriate cut-through traffic will <br /> improve the livability of the street and thus have a positive effect on the use of the <br /> j abutting property. <br /> i <br /> I <br /> (h) The intensity of use of the street by vehicles and pedestrians. <br /> 'I <br /> ? Intensity of use of Fairway Loop is discussed in section (a). As discussed there, <br /> the closure will reduce the intensity of use of the street by vehicles. <br /> I <br /> ? The use of the street by pedestrians or bicyclists will not be affected. Provisions <br /> will be made to provide pedestrian and bicycle access through the barricade on <br /> i Fairway Loop. <br /> (i) The physical condition and characteristics of the street and abutting property. <br /> ? Fairway Loop is a 28 foot wide two-way, two lane street between Southwood <br /> Lane and the driveway to the Elmwood Townhouses and narrows to a 20 foot <br /> wide one-way northbound street with acontra-flow southbound bicycle lane <br /> between the barricade and Eastwood Lane approximately 300 feet north. <br /> ~ ? The abutting property on the east side of Fairway Loop consists of undeveloped <br /> property on both sides of the closure. The parcels on the west side of the street <br /> north of Southwood Lane south of the closure include residential use and open <br /> space (golf course). The open space (golf course) extends north of the closure. <br /> 'i <br /> i <br /> (j) Emergencies. <br /> ? Emergency vehicle service could be affected by the closure and restriction, but <br /> Police and Fire department personnel have reviewed and approved the closure. <br /> <br /> i <br /> (k) The public health, safety, and welfare. <br /> ? The public health, safety and welfare will not be affected by this project. <br /> (1) Special events of community interest including parades and public gatherings. <br /> ? Special events will not be affected by this project. <br /> Page 7 of 9 <br /> <br />