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I I I I I I I requested a preliminary plat be prepared for approval. Further discussion ensued about plat changes related to lot sizes. Motion by Commissioner Johns and seconded by Commissioner Ostmm indicating preference of park dedication monies to pursue purchase of land north of the proposed Apple Ridge, while still reserving the right to request land within the subdivision if the Parks & Recreation Commission so desires. And if negotiations on Apple Ridge fall through, purchase of land to the north of the proposed subdivision will not be pursued due to funding at this time. Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Cook, Commissioners Johns, Ostrurn, Asfahl, Droegemueller, LaMere, Rolfe, and Skinner. Voting No: None. Absent: None. Case #3: Recommend Park dedication for the Townhomes of Sunfish Pond Mr. John Lamoureux, developer of the Sunfish Pond town home development--to be located at the northeast intersection of County Roads #57 and #116--was present to address two issues about the development as follows: implementation of a tot lot within the development; and access for town home residents to Casey's General Store and the path along Sunfish Lake Boulevard (County Road #57) and County Road #116. In response to Commissioners Rolfe and LaMere, Mr. Lamoureux talked about and provided corresponding visuals of the access road to Casey's and potential resident access areas to the store. In response to Commission Asfahl, he added a privacy fence will be put up around the convenience store as per the store company's policy. Chak Cook inquired about location of the path and indicated his desire to see the path placed in such a location that it would have as little impact on adjoining town homes as possible. Mr. Lamoureux indicated the tot lot will be adjacent to a dry pond area which will be wet during rainy weather for storm drainage. Tree will be planted throughout the play area. Chair Cook confirmed the tot lot would be okay given the higher elevation of the lot in comparison to the dry pond area. Mr. Lamoureux talked about liabilities associated with equipment on a green space, and encouraged the Commission to allow town home residents to decide what they would want on the green space. In response to the Parks/Utilities Supervisor, Mr. Lamoureux indicated demographics vary from area to area. Some general conclusions include the following: town home residents usually remain for an average of three years; some residents are empty nesters who divide their residency between two states; despite multiple bedroom units, there is generally not a high concentration of children. Commissioner LaMere suggested Mr. Lamoureux should proceed with a site plan allowing the town home association to decide specific use of the allocated green space. Park and Recreation Commission/March 13, 1997 Page 5 of 8