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F~er Discussion: Commissioner Deemer specifically requested an exhibit detailing where the dis~cts are located. Commissioner Hendriksen felt that these laws are becoming more and more elusive and that more and more is being taken from property owners. Mr. Jankowski indicated tha~ the proposed increase in height restriction is to allow for the construction of the more upscale tw~ and three story homes. The intent of the impervious surface area restriction was also discussed. Mr. Jankowski agreed that the purpose of the District is an admirable one but it has to m~e sense, and these changes were an attempt to do so. Commissioner Hendriksen expressed a ne:.~ to balance what the affect is and at what cost, explaining that there is becoming significantly greater impact on land owners and their property fights are being taken away in an arbitrary way. C~missioner Deemer also expressed concern that there were no references (for the lay person) as to ~hich overlay district applies to which fiver. ? M_~otion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Bawden, Commissioners Deemer, Holland, H~ndriksen, LaDue, and Terry. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Thorud. ~se #6: Monthly Status Report ~mmissioner Deemer noted that Rebecca Jackson's request for a CUP for an accessory apartment i~ pending (since 7/5/94) on the ordinance which is being forwarded to City Council with a n~gative recommendation. ~hairperson Bawden inquired about whether Staff has researched the Amber Ridge drainage ~ystem (pending since 2/7/95). ity Engineer Jankowski replied that it has been found to be functioning, however when the water vel is only slightly higher than the Ordinary High Water, the flow out of the overflow is quite ~w and it takes a long time to drain down the last couple of inches. Mr. Jankowski suggests the 6vefflow be modified with either an arch pipe or a weir. ~hairperson Bawden asked if this addresses the concern of the resident at the public hearing. ~. Jankowski stated that the development of Amber Ridge provided for ponding which improved ithis resident's problem, however, since that time the ground water has risen. ~ommissioner Hendriksen referenced the pending direction from 2/7/95 regarding Northfork ?Moors plat's omission of a portion of the trail corridor, and he stated that Dennis Peck has advised him that this stub of trail corridor has been added to the plat. ~Case g7: Zoning Bulletin and Zoning News ? This information was noted. a COMMISSION INPUT ? Commission Hendriksen referred to Planning Commission meeting minutes dated February 7, 1995, page M16 of the agenda, paragraph 5, and stated that he did not recall Chairperson Bawden and Commissioner Deemer agreeing with Commissioner LaDue's assessment that he was out of order. He apologized if indeed he was out of order, but again stated his objection to Mr. Schleuter indicating that the odor is an occasional occurrence. Chairperson Bawden recollected objecting to the language that was being used. Planning Commission/March 7, 1995 Page 6 of 7