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-34- Community Development Director Frolik replied that the rezoning would require a Comprehensive Plan amendment, but she was not sure if it would be a major or minor amendment. Chairperson Nixt pointed out to the developer that the proposed medium density would fit within the City's requirements, but the low density number was way over what is permitted in the City. Mr. Runkle replied that he will review that portion of the development and,~!bring it more into conformance with City Code. Motion by Commissioner Sweet, seconded by Commissioner ReeVe?,{'0 re~6~_~nd that the applicant resubmit a sketch plan that makes the changes outlined-mi-n ~ staff review:letter dated July 5, 2001. ..,:'i&;i:~? Further discussion: Commissioner Johnson inquired if:.;t~il/~evelopmen.t, would be with private roads or public roads. Community Devet;6P~nt Directof:Erc/lik reviewed where in the sketch plan public roads and private roads were b~ng':p~ropogT~d(-:~ Commissioner Johnson stated that the City has accepted some private roads, but*'~h~.'hasl' COnsidered them to be more minimal that what is being proposed in ths .proposal. He :~.~feSSed concern with the main thoroughfare being private roads.~-~. -'/ '. .'~ .: .: ~-- , Motion Carded. Voting Yes: Chairpersoff:Nixt, C;~)~gi>Oners. Sw;:~{, Reeve, Johnson, and Watson. Voting No: None. Abstain: CommissiOner. K6dli~d~k:,i,:-:)}?' Fred Mertens, 7404 149th Avenue NW spoke i~'-';~hrds to the project expressing concern that there is no park proposed ~O-be includdd as part o~the development. He explained that when the people purchased their land that will'.b~ adjacent t61':~ development, they had to a pay a fee to the City because ther~ Was not a par~'::75f:this,deyel~ent is constructed there will be a definite need for a park. Hestated that h~'.iS"bp-po~'ed}t0~i,~hing being done to the wetlands in any way and he does not want Privaig'~Owned streets ne~t to his lot. He expressed that the proposed density of the deve;topment is to high for the site, especially considering there is a wood shop, a builder and 'a concrete-contracto, tT;atl adjacent to the proposed development which would attract chi~&en and cause a potential of-bh/idren getting hurt. He stated that the parcel is not a good location for high density'residentiall '~ Case #3:' __i i Request..for'Preiiminary Plat Approval of Centex Addition; Case of Centex Homes: - Chairperson Nixt ~iosed the regular portion of the Planning Commission meeting at 8:19 p.m. in order to call the public hearing to order. Public Hearing Planning Commission/July 12, 2001 Page 10 of 23 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ! I I