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to these small lots. He .stated the~;e are already many accidents on 167th and Nowthen Boulevard, <br />and there needs to be changes made. He indicated they need left and right turn lanes to get into <br />the development, and this will increase traffic on Garnet incredibly. He noted the developer <br />purchased one lot in Nowthen ESfates that ~is next to him, and he feels that at least that lot should <br />remain a 2 ½ acre lot. <br /> <br />Mr. Peterson indicated this is a large, parcel in the city, and theoretically it could be developed <br />into 2 I/2 acre lots. He stated they are proposing on this parcel that these also be somewhat upper <br />scale homes. He indicated this prOposal is for 62% of the number of units that it could be. He <br />indicated the question about parks is legitimate, i He stated the Park Commission has to decide if <br />land will be requested or a park fee in lieU~ will be proposed. He indicated they are prepared to <br />give land, money or both, and will work with the Park Commission to come up with the best <br />scenario. He stated there is a beautiful section of Oak Savannah on the property that they are <br />proposing to leave. <br /> <br />Mr. Peterson stated there are a l°t of issues with 167th Street going through, but the City needs to <br />decide if they need a collector .street in this part of the city, and if so, where it will be. He <br />indicated he is open to, and would invite a neighborhood meeting, and he will work with Staff to <br />set one up. <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt asked how he would respond to the transition issues. <br /> <br />Mr. Peterson indicated that was a difficult issue. He stated the reality is that they will be bringing <br />sewer and water to the area, which is expensive; roughly $6 million. He indicated they will get <br />some of that back over time, but:there are-economic balances to be considered. He stated they <br />are trying to balance the density by not putting as many lots on the parcel as allowed, and will <br />also be working with Staff on landscaping and berms. He indicated he would be proposing a <br />significant berm to help: handle the transition. He stated that developing as 2 ½ acre lots would <br />be devastating to them. <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt indicated that recognizing the code does require some transition, during the <br />neighborhood meetings the develoPer may find that different things are needed or requested for <br />different areas of the project. <br /> <br />Commissioner Watson asked what 'is required for park land dedication. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Trudgeon stated it is 10% of the land area or a $2200 per unit <br />fee, or a combination thereof. ~ <br /> <br />Motion by Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Chairperson Nixt to table the request for <br />subdivision sketch plan approval from Oakwood Land Development for Brookfield Addition <br />until the regular March 3; 2005 Planning Commission meeting. <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt encouraged all of the audience members to participate in the Comprehensive <br />Plan hearings. <br /> <br />Planning CommissiOn/January 6, 2005 <br /> P~ige 8 of 21 <br /> <br /> <br />