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- 2 - The Engineering Department has reviewed the new driveway configuration and finds that there are potential problems which could result if the possible future island and pumps shown on the site plan are ever installed. Cars on the outside of this island which make a right turn exit via the proposed driveway in order to go west on Palmer Drive will cross into both westbound lanes of traffic. Considering the heavy traffic in this area and the potential for increase in the future, we believe some solution to this problem should be found. one solution, not necessarily the best or only solution, would be to make it a condition of the variance that the island the pumps never be installed, to make the proposed driveway an entrance only and to reduce its width. The former Village Engineer also suggested that the best way to pro- vide additional access to the property would be off of a road running from Palmer Drive at a point across from the shopping center entrance to Brighton Square. This road would provide an access for the town- house residents if a median barrier were constructed on Silver Lake Road. It might also provide an additional access for Nelson's Restaurant. Land for the right-of-way would have to come from all three parties. The Planning Commission has expressed cross-traffic between this site and t; this concern, has changed its opinion way at this location. In view of the traffic circulation at this location, engineer might be useful. concern about the potential ae shopping center, and based on of the advisability of a drive- uncertainties regarding the the opinion of a traffic Planning Commission Consideration (12-18-73): The Vice-Chairman read the planning discussion. No one appeared to represent the applicant. Daniels noted that people leaving the station by the proposed exit who are going west and want to turn south will have to cross at least two lanes of traffic in a short space. He noted that the opening of a curb cut would allow for cross traffic to and from the shopping center. Partyka asked if southbound traffic on Silver Lake Road would be able to make a U-turn around the proposed median barrier in order to enter the station via the entrances on Silver Lake Road. Mann stated that he favored allowing the traffic flow from the shopping center to enter the property but that he.could be dissuaded.-from favoring right turn exits out of the proposed driveway.