The risk of eliminating the endangered bat habitats will likely increase the number of mosquitos in the surrounding community as these bat habitats are in a wetlands area that is a breeding ground for mosquitos. This will potentially increase the spread of mosquito borne illnesses.

In reviewing the latest design proposal, the City of O'Fallon does not have a clearly defined design to address stormwater rolloff that prevents environmental contamination from being routed into the existing streams and creeks.

The roadway elevations in the proposed design will result in significant soil erosion adjacent to and surrounding the proposed sites.

The applicants have not demonstrated a need for this roadway. Any perceived public benefit does not outweigh the negative environmental impacts.