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<br />Councilmember Jeffrey stated that this property has been before the City Council many times <br />and he is concemeq about possible commercial expansion and noted that if left as is, something <br />like a Jiffy Lube could go in that would have evening hours. <br /> <br />Councilmember Olson asked if the plans had been scaled down from the previous proposal. <br /> <br />Mr. Murphy stated that the plans had been revised and are now for twin homes, not town homes. <br />He stated that twin homes are a step between town homes and single family homes and stated <br />that they revised the plans to try to find something that would be more acceptable to the <br />neighbors. He stated that the units are approximately 1,200 sq. ft. on the main level with an <br />additional 800 sq. ft. of upstairs/basement area. <br /> <br />Councilmember Elvig noted that the neighbors have expressed concern that this development <br />would diminish their land values. He stated that the homes will sell for approximately $250,000 <br />to $300,000 and he does not see that as an argument for diminishing land value. He stated that <br />he understands building single family homes is not financially feasible for the developer, <br />however, he is tom between what is the best use of the land and he is unsure if putting in a <br />commercial development in this area is a smart idea. <br /> <br />Councilmember Strommen asked what restrictions would be placed on a commercial property <br />since this land was located in the Mississippi River Overlay District. <br /> <br />Associate Planner Geisler stated that there is a limit of 30% for impervious surfaces, which <br />would include the building and paved areas. <br /> <br />Councilmember Strommen stated that the submitted plan calls for 35% impervious surfaces and <br />asked about the storm water management on the site. <br /> <br />Mr. Murphy stated that the .impervious surface needed to change to 35% because the City <br />Council had asked him to set the units back further on the property, but he believes some of the <br />run off could be handled on the site. <br /> <br />City Engineer Jankowski stated that the grading plans had been changed to add rain gardens <br />between the units and that they were expected to handle 25 year storm water levels before it <br />would discharge into the street. <br /> <br />A group of residents asked to be able to speak to the City Council. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec stated that the City Council has gotten feedback during the public hearing process, <br />but noted if residents had new information, they were welcome to share it briefly. <br /> <br />Steve Blakemore, 13659 Dolomite Street NW, stated that he would like to present a petition with <br />66 signatures of people in the area that oppose the proposed use for town homes. He stated that <br />the residents would support a single family home ot a business such as a dental office. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec accepted the petition from Mr. Blakemore. <br /> <br />City Co-uncil/October 9, 2007 <br />Page 9 of 25 <br /> <br />-20- <br />