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Commissioner Olds inquired how long residents of this type of housing stay there, and where <br />they move to when they move. <br /> <br />Mr. Aune explained that residents typically stay in these homes approximately five years. He <br />added that this development is designed around a single family home community. <br /> <br />Comm/ssioner Johns questioned what percentage of these homes are three bedroom. Mr. Aune <br />said that at least half of them are 3 bedroom homes. <br /> <br />Chairperson Cook stated that during initial discussions for providing land them, concerns were <br />raised that there may not be enough recreation for the kids. A large park is proposed that would <br />satisfy what is needed. He said that providing that it is enough land to meet the dedication <br />requirements, it seems like a good deal. People can walk there to play tennis and there is a <br />play~ound for younger kids to wait while they play tennis. ' <br /> <br />Commissioner LaMere asked if irrigation could be hooked into what is already in Solstice Park. <br /> <br />Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos answered it would most likely require a separate water source. <br /> <br />Mr. Aune added that the lawn is irrigated between all the buildings. <br /> <br />Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos explained that there will need to be a water main along each of <br />the drives to serve them. <br /> <br />Mr. Aune added that the water main would run to the end of the building and then it would be <br />looped. <br /> <br />Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos noted the irrigation for Solstice Park was about $13,000 for one <br />acre. <br /> <br />Chairperson Cook suggested that the electric and water could be stubbed, and irrigation could be <br />added later. <br /> <br />Mr. Aune noted that this is the preliminary plat. Orrin Thompson will be before the Commission <br />again at the end of. the month. <br /> <br />He said if a backstop to distinguish the ballfield is Preferable, they would be able to do that. <br /> <br />Commissioner Olds questioned' how many trees could be saved if the ballfield was made just a <br />small grassy play area. <br /> <br />Mr. Aune said that this area would have to be graded, and in order to grade, trees need to be <br />removed. <br /> <br />Park and Recreation Commission/November 15, 2001 <br /> Page 6 of 12 <br /> <br /> <br />