(This meeting has now been postponed to 8/27/19)

In a continuation of their discussion held last week, the City of Atlantic’s Planning and Zoning Commission, Tuesday, will review any new developments with regard to the site plan for a proposed Scooter’s Coffee kiosk in the green space, between Oinker’s Lounge and the McDonalds/Verizon/U-S Cellular, building entrances. During their meeting last week, the Commission tabled approval of the site plan, after concerns were raised about traffic congestion in the overall Noddle development area.

Scooter’s Construction Manager Don Forsland said during the meeting, that traffic count modeling done by their engineers showed traffic congestion would not be an issue, however the Commission raised questions about the turning restrictions on the 7th Street exit immediately to the south of the proposed site. It was not clear if cars leaving the area would be allowed to turn left (into east bound traffic), when traffic is currently only allowed to turn right (West) on 7th.

Forsland said he would consult with the Iowa DOT and present updated information during this week’s meeting, which takes place 5:30-p.m. Tuesday (Aug. 20th) in the City Council’s Chambers, at City Hall.