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Commission with a request to make it medium density. The Commission at that time, and the <br />City Council, voted to leave the property as is rather than change the density allowance. When <br />the current developers first talked about obtaining the property it was discussed as a PUD. A <br />PUD is four units per acre. They would need to remove 14 units to be within the PUD <br />requirements. He asked the developer if that would make or break the deal. <br /> <br />Todd Bierstad, owner of Todd Allen Homes, responded that he wasn't sure how losing 15 homes <br />would affect the bottom line. If the decision by the City says they have to reduce the number of <br />lots they would re-do the math and see if it still makes sense. He added he was willing to look at <br />it if necessary. <br /> <br />Mr. Raygor stated the general consensus of the neighbors was that they like the architecture, <br />layouts and home styles. He stated some of the residents want to eliminate the walking path, <br />some didn't want it to connect with Tungsten, but generally they like what they see. He added he <br />was glad they were using individual units rather than twin homes or quad homes, but he is still <br />concerned about the density. He stated if the developers can develop within a PUD, everyone <br />will be happy. <br /> <br />Steve Thurlen, 14700 Potassium, agreed that density is an issue for the neighbors. He stated the <br />trail behind the houses is not appealing. He added he already spends considerable time cleaning <br />up the sidewalk in front of his house and assumes a trail in back would require the same. He <br />stated density transition is also a concern. The lots would be 40 feet from the back yards of the <br />adjoining properties. He stated there would be small lots backing up to 10,800 square foot lots. <br />He appreciates that they want to save the trees, but believes there is a lot of work needed along <br />the edges of the plan. He added there was no mention at the meeting about trying to change the <br />Comprehensive Plan, which creates hard feelings. <br /> <br />Sandy Bertzyk, 6001 <br />maintained cottages. <br />more trees. <br /> <br />146't' Avenue NW, asked if there was a need to have two entrances to the <br />She stated that if the private drives didn't have two entrances it would save <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt explained that there was discussion about making that private drive a public <br />street. <br /> <br />Ms. Bertzyk asked if the cul-de-sac at the other end was okay. <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt indicated a public street could end in a cul-de-sac if all the requirements were <br />met. He suggested Ms. Burtsick meet with the developer if she has suggestions. <br /> <br />Eric Zache indicated he was not a neighbor, but had attended the neighborhood meeting. He <br />stated seven units per acre would be 196 units. If the Commission changes the Comprehensive <br />Plan they would open themselves to that possibility. He questioned the inability of the developer <br />to answer Mr. Raygor's question. He added that getting emergency people between the homes <br />would be difficult with only a ten-foot separation. He stated the market plans show the homes <br /> <br />Planning Commission/January.2, 2003 <br /> Page 8 of 10 <br /> <br /> <br />