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Commissioner Brauer stated that was the direction he was heading, but with the guidelines they <br />have hc finds himself running into the problem of whether they should apply R-1 requirements, <br />which it will eventually be, or the requirements for the zoning it is now. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Trudgeon indicated that in the guidelines the City has the <br />option of looking at other alternatives, so if you consider the wetlands, tree preservation, etc., you <br />can lool< at developments on a case by case basis. <br /> <br />Commissioner Brauer stated he believes this is close enough to meeting the rural development <br />guidelines that he would consider those standards versus R-1 standards. <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt stated he is not willing to go that far, but noted this is similar to Shade Tree <br />Cottages where it was abutting rural and urban lots. He indicated he does not want to modify the <br />ordinance for each development, but thinks on this development they can make it work with the <br />current ordinance. <br /> <br />Commissioner Johnson stated that Commissioner Brauer's point is well taken; they have to <br />determine which codes they are going to apply, and can address that with an amendment to the <br />ordinance. <br /> <br />Chairlverson Nixt stated in order for this development to go forward they have to rezone to' R-1, <br />and this development will work. <br /> <br />I)iscussion continued on the buffering issues, and what changes, if any, would need to be made <br />to thc guidelines or ordinances. <br /> <br />Colnmissioner Johnson asked if Staff is comfortable applying the transition ordinance they have <br />now to other developments. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Trudgeon indicated they would be, because of the 'other <br />~tltematives' clause. <br /> <br />Commissioner Brauer stated they could have had someone come in with a development showing <br />minimum lot size who wanted to knock down all the trees and it would be a whole different <br />situation. <br /> <br />Commissioner Johnson stated they need to be clear. He indicated when these developments <br />come in Ibr the rural developing area that are platting for urban development that urban <br />dcvelopmcnt requirements apply. <br /> <br />Community l)evclopment Director Trudgeon stated that unless they change the ordinance, more <br />times than not they will end up under other alternatives. <br /> <br />Planning Commission/April 21, 2005 <br /> Page 13 of 23 <br /> <br /> <br />