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also serves as an entrance to a 202 townhome project area and on that basis, a majority of the Planning Commissioners felt that townhomes would be more compatible with the area. As a compromise between the residents' desire for a low-density development on the subject property and the Commission's desire for a development compatible with Alpine Acres townhome project, the developer and Planning Commission agreed that the subject area would be restricted to four townhome units. The developer has submitted a revised preliminary plat reducing the number of townhome units on the property from six to four. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the request for a rezoning to R-2 Medium Density Residential with a four-unit restriction. Councilmember Kurak noted that the parcel is 1.5 acres and is currently zoned for three units per acre and the developer is proposing four units. Councilmember Cook stated that the City Council received a letter from Debbie Kuechle in opposition to the rezoning, but in all fairness to the developer they renegotiated a contract with the daughter of the landowner and she did not put in the contract that it should be single-family dwellings. If the daughter wanted to see that for her family it should have been placed in the purchase agreement and it was not. Motion by Councilmember Kurak, seconded by Councilmember Pearson, to adopt Resolution #03-06-159 adopting Findings of Fact #0649 relating to a request to rezone the proposed plat of Alpine Acres 2nd Addition from R-1 Single Family Residential to R-2 Medium Density Residential. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, and Councilmembers Kurak, Pearson, Cook, and Strommen. Voting No: Councilmember Zimmerman. Motion by Councilmember Kurak, seconded by Councilmember Cook, to introduce an ordinance to rezone the subject property from R-1 single family residential to R-2 medium density residential, based on the findings of fact, and contingent upon City Council and Metropolitan Council approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment, and the developer receiving preliminary plat and site plan approval for Alpine Acres 2nd Addition with a maximum of four units. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, and Councilmembers Kurak, Cook, Pearson, and Strommen. Voting No: Councilmember Zimmerman. Case #10: Request for Preliminary Plat Review of Alpine Acres 2"a Addition; Case of Oak Creek Builders, Inc. Associate Planner Wald stated that Oak Creek Builders, Inc. has submitted a preliminary plat for the development of a townhouse subdivision. The property is generally located at the intersection of Alpine Drive and Sunfish Lake Blvd. Oak Creek Builders is representing the estate holders. The subject property is approximately 1.36 acres in size and the applicant is proposing to develop a total of 6 townhome units. Alpine Acres 2'~d Addition is the second phase to Alpine Acres City Council/June 24, 2003 Page 25 of 37