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Nod Loabneh stated the units w°uld be $290'000 t° $300,000 to start. He indicated that as to the <br />traffic and the speed, he lives in Noffork ~With 2 ½ acre homes and people still drive 40 miles an <br />hour. He stated speed is not a matter of density. He indicated someone mentioned reduced <br />value, however he brought realtors to look at the property and the plans and they stated it would <br />be good for the area. <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt indicated the value comment was in regard to Shade Tree Cottages, because of <br />the location of the road. He stated the analysis that has to be done is will existing homes be <br />better or worse because of the development; and the road Was a negative factor for Shade Tree. <br /> <br />Nod Loabneh stated that Commissioner Brauer mentioned that he looks at what is in it for the <br />City. He indicated this provides a better flow for everyone rather than the dead end it is. <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt stated that may be a safety issue that could be a factor, but is not a motivator <br />for approval. <br /> <br />Sara Pickard, 15751 Potassium, stated she is Lot' 1 of the draWing. She indicated she heard <br />tonight that because she bought this lot, and not the lot next door, that she has no right to <br />question density because she is not subject, to the density transition law provisions. <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt indicated that Sara's de~,~l°pment is deemed to be the same classification, so <br />no transition buffer is required, howevershe can still question the density. <br /> <br />Ms. Pickard stated that all the issues brought Up'with the other development apply here. She <br />indicated she has six homes abutting her one acre property. She stated she does not care What the <br />homes look like, that is going to affect her Property value. <br /> <br />An audience member 'asked what it means when Staff says Potassium will be upgraded. <br /> <br />Associate Planner Wald indicated it would be paved at no cost to the current residents, and <br />widened with bituminous and curb installed. '~ <br /> <br />The audience member stated he feels it is 0ri!y: fair the City take the easement from the other side <br />of the street, not his side. <br /> <br />City Engineer Jankowski stated there are questions on the legal width of the road that the City <br />Attorney will have to review. <br /> <br />Motion by Commissioner Johnson, seConded by Commissioner Brauer to deny the sketch plan. <br /> <br />Further Discussion: <br /> <br />Comtnissioner Jotmson stated that in terms of instruction on. how the applicant could make this <br />more desirable, the only thing he ~heard was reduce the density. He asked what other thoughts <br />there may be on this, and how far the density would have to be reduced. <br /> <br /> Planning Commission/January 6, 2005 <br /> Page 17 of 21 <br /> <br />P17 <br /> <br /> <br />