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Oak Creek Builders is representing the property owners. (Staff has letters of consent from the existing property owners stating that Oak Creek Builders are representing them.) The subject property is zoned R-2 Medium Density Residential and is approximately 42.4 acres in size. The applicant was proposing to develop a total of 200 townhomes (eight-unit buildings, six-unit buildings, four-unit buildings, and three-unit buildings) and one existing single-family homestead for a total of 203 housing units. The site plan is proposing a net density (exclusive of wetlands and major road right-of-way) of 6.2 units per acre, the proposed development complies with the R-2 maximum density restriction of seven units per acre. The development is providing for a combination of public and private streets through the development. The public spines that will service the townhome units are Sodium Street, 153rd Lane, Radium Street, and Tungsten Street. The site plan complies with private street length and width requirements established in City Code. The townhouse units meet or exceed townhouse size, setbacks, and structure height requirements established in the R-2 District. The development is proposing a few different townhouse styles, however all units will be constructed with vinyl siding and brick accents. The proposed exterior materials comply with City Code. Staff recommended that the species palette be revised to include a larger variety of plantings. The Planning Commission reviewed the site plan at their June 5, 2003 meeting. The City Council scheduled a special work session for June 17, 2003 to discuss the preliminary plat of Alpine Acres. The concerns and discussion regarding Alpine Acres plat are discussed as part of the preliminary plat case. The Planning Commission recommended site plan approval subject to compliance with the City Staff Review Letter dated May 16, 2003, revised June 6, 2003, and the City Council approving the preliminary plat of Alpine Acres. Motion by Mayor Gamec, seconded by Councilmember Pearson, to approve the site plan contingent upon compliance with City staff review letter dated May 16, 2003, revised June 6, 2003, revised June 20, 2003, and the developer receiving preliminary plat approval of Alpine Acres. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, and Councilmembers Pearson, Cook, Kurak, and Strommen. Voting No: Zimmerman. Case #8: Request for Comprehensive Plan Amendment; Case of Oak Creek Builders, Inc. Associate Planner Wald stated that the 2002 Comprehensive Plan designates the subject property as Iow density residential. The five lots located immediately north of the subject property are designated for low-density residential development; the remainder of the property bordered by Alpine Drive, C.S.A.H. #5 and Sunfish Lake Boulevard. is designated medium density residential. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on June 5, 2003, regarding the proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. Ms. Kuechle stated her opposition to the comprehensive plan amendment and subsequent rezoning because the previous property owners, now deceased, had told her that they did not want their property developed with anything other than single-family homes. There were also a couple of residents from Fox Knoll present at the hearing. Fox Knoll is located on the south side of Alpine Drive. They also spoke in opposition to not only the single lot being rezoned to medium density but the decision last year to designate City Council/June 24, 2003 Page 23 of 37