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Configuration of the parcel in the north/south direction is not conducive to the <br />kind of single-family homes you would want to have. The yard is sloping, and <br />they would not have a large, usable back yard. <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt asked if the developer would consider only putting four town homes in Alpine <br />Acres 2nd Addition, rather than the proposed six as four would match the number of single family <br />homes allowed under the current zoning. <br /> <br />Mr. Johnson stated that would be fine. He noted if you try to build a decent sized home on these <br />lots there would not be any room left anyway for a yard. <br /> <br />City Engineer Olson added that leaving them as townhomes but decreasing the amount would <br />decrease traffic also, as townhomes generally have 6-7 trips per day, as opposed to the 10 trips <br />per day average for single-family homes. <br /> <br />Motion on Case #2: <br /> <br />Motion by Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Chairperson Nixt, to recommend that the City <br />Council approve the preliminary plat contingent upon compliance with City Staff Review Letter <br />dated May 16, 2003 and dedication of the public access easement to the park, as well as safety <br />features for the two ponds. <br /> <br />Motion Carded. Voting Yes: Chairperson Nixt, Commissioners Johnson, Brauer, Shepherd, <br />Van Scoy and Watson. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Reeve. <br /> <br />Motion on Case #3: <br /> <br />Motion by Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Chairperson Nixt, to recommend that the City <br />Council approve the site plan contingent upon compliance with City Staff Review Letter dated <br />May 16, 2003 and dedication of the public access easement to the park, as well as safety features <br />for the two ponds. <br /> <br />Motion Carded. Voting Yes: Chairperson Nixt, Commissioners Johnson, Brauer, Shepherd, <br />Van Scoy and Watson. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Reeve. <br /> <br />Motion on Case #4: <br /> <br />Motion by Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Chairperson Nixt, to recommend that the City <br />Council adopt the resolution approving the request and authorizing staff to submit the <br />Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Metropolitan Council contingent upon the applicant <br />receiving a rezoning to R-2 Medium Density residential and upon preliminary plat and site plan <br />approval of Alpine 2nd Addition. <br /> <br />Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Nixt, Commissioners Johnson, Shepherd and Van <br />Scoy. Voting No: Commissioners Brauer and Watson. Absent: Commissioner Reeve. <br /> <br />P12 <br /> <br />Planning Commission/June 5, 2003 <br /> Page 12 of 23 <br /> <br /> <br />