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current wetland water levels and minimize the need and large expense for future <br /> storm sewers and/or surface water control systems. <br /> <br />4) The residents along 157t~ Lane have a great concern regarding disruption of the <br /> elevation of the current surface water runoff SCheme. This should be monitored <br /> closely as any change could result in a large expense to the city. <br /> <br />5) R-1 compliance will reduce the number of families and the number of children in <br /> the area which will minimize future school assessments. <br /> <br />6) R-1 compliance and fewer people means less expense for police personnel and fire <br /> protection personnel and equipment. <br /> <br />7) Fewer people and kids means leSs vandalism and crime in the area. <br /> <br />8) Are there any advantages associated with a zoning code other than R-1 ? We could <br /> <br /> not come up with even one advantage for local residents. If there are any <br /> <br />advantages, please provide theso to the residents. <br />9) Townhouses mean no yards. Where do the kids play? <br /> <br /> 10) The two site developers should Provide park and/or playground areas to keep kids <br /> out of neighbors yards and streets~ <br /> <br /> 11) Townhouses .are more suited for a planned city center (such as Ramseys') where <br /> shopping centers etc., are within walking distance. <br /> <br />12) Townhouses reduce resale value of adjacent residential single family homes. <br /> <br />13) City road systems must be upgraded when townhomes are permitted (with higher <br /> density traff'~c). This necessity is very evident from the townhouses north of AlPine <br /> Drive on County Rd. 5. <br /> <br />14) Most families want affordable housing with yards, not townhouses. <br /> <br /> <br />