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Deputy City Administrator Gladhill replied that the City can regulate aesthetics but cannot regulate <br />price. He stated that a reasonable goal would be to have a range of housing products from starter <br />to executive, which these two products would provide. <br />Ms. Jongewaard stated that she would want to ensure that there is a sense of community within the <br />range of different priced homes. <br />Chairperson Bauer stated that is a decision the developer makes, and they do their research to <br />ensure that the mix of homes would be cohesive. <br />Mark Winger, 7610 168th Ave NW, stated that he is bothered by the statement that the developer <br />needs to make the lot sizes smaller in order to meet the density for the site. He stated that this <br />request includes every home with a smaller lot size than originally guided for. <br />Deputy City Administrator Gladhill reviewed a resident comment stating that the resident was <br />opposed to 55- and 65-foot-wide lots and requested a berm along 165th with a ten -foot privacy <br />fence. <br />Norm Novak commented that this is too many houses in a small area. He stated that if approved <br />he would like the berm and privacy fence to provide a buffer but noted that he would also support <br />nice trees and grass and sod that provide a nice aesthetic buffer. He stated that he would like the <br />development to look nice if it moves forward. <br />City Planner Anderson provided details on density transitioning and tree size requirements. He <br />stated that an agreement is also recorded against the property in terms of maintaining and <br />warrantying the transitioning area, which is meant to remain in eternity. He stated that the City <br />also has a nuisance code to address weeds and vegetation concerns, should that not be maintained. <br />He provided details on the tree inventory that would need to be completed and replacement that <br />would be required depending upon the proposed removal. He noted that he could follow up with <br />Mr. Novak to provide additional details. <br />Deputy City Administrator Gladhill reviewed a comment from a resident related to traffic on 175tn <br />and Nowthen Boulevard. <br />Kim Salocka, stated that she was curious as to how the utilities would be brought to the site. <br />Senior Planner McGuire Brigl advised how the water and sewer would be brought to the site. <br />Deputy City Administrator Gladhill referenced a comment from a resident related to how the City <br />would ensure that well water supply would not be impacted. He stated that the City is involved in <br />two water studies at this time and provided additional details on how the City monitors water usage <br />and future options. He stated that the City would ensure that private wells continue to operate <br />properly. <br />Motion by Commissioner Peters, seconded by Commissioner Woestehoff, to close the public <br />hearing. <br />Planning Commission/ May 7, 2020 <br />Page 19 of 21 <br />