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Councilmember Elvig stated he attended some of the neighborhood meetings and also met with <br />Mr. Peterson. He noted that a higher density had been proposed at one point and neighbors are <br />asking for a lower density. <br /> <br />Mr. Peterson stated he could have presented a plat that showed the maximum density allowed <br />but, instead, has presented a plan that is only developing 74% of what is possible so there will be <br />larger lots and more expensive homes. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec asked about the size of lots in the southeast comer. <br /> <br />Mr. Peterson used a map to point out lots that are about I 1,000 square feet and close the median <br />for this project. He also pointed out the location of larger sized lots and stated at preliminary plat <br />the lot configuration will look differently. <br /> <br />Mr. Gary Smith, 16821 Garnet Street, asked for a definition of"buffer zone." He stated he lives <br />on a 2.5 acre lot in Nowthen Estates and suggested that a "buffer" would be going from'a 2.5 <br />acre lot to a 2 acre lot to a 1.5 acre lot. He stated his biggest concern is that his lot abuts Mr. · <br />Peterson's property and three lots would abut his property with a road alongside his lot. <br />Currently, the property abutting his lot is a 2.5 acre lot with one rental house on it. Mr. Smith <br />stated there is a row of three-foot pine trees on his property line and he is concerned about where <br />water will go to get off his property. He stated he is a realist and knows that development will <br />occur. He stated he is concerned about traffic on Highway #47 and also traffic on his street <br />because it is in very poor condition and cannot handle any additional traffic. Mr. Smith asked <br />Mr. Peterson and the City Council to define "transition" by gradually making lots smaller. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec called a recess at 9:37 p.m. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec reconvened the meeting at 9:53 p.m. <br /> <br />Mr. Ed Jordan, 6901 - 168th Avenue NW, stated he lives on a comer lot and realizes most people <br />don't want this project but he knew in 1991 when he moved in that the cul-de-sacs would be <br />opened some day. He stated he positioned his house so he could split the lot and locate four <br />more homes on it. He stated that he does not want his "hands tied" if the cul-de-sac opens and <br />does not want to be restricted by a transition zone. Mr. Jordan stated if the traffic' greatly <br />increases on his street, he will split his property and move on. However, if the cul-de-sac does <br />not open, he will stay. <br /> <br />Mayor Oamec stated that is a problem with transition zones, restricting the number of lots that <br />can be created. <br /> <br />Mr. Bryon Cole, 6951 168th Avenue, stated he lives on the end of the cul-de-sac, on the <br />northwest comer, and abuts Mr. Peterson's property. He stated if the property stays 2.5 acres that <br />is fine with him but if sewer and water comes in, as they knew would happen some day, it may <br />change. He stated he heard comments that Mr. Peterson creates good developments and he has <br /> <br />24 <br /> <br />City Council / March 22, 2005 <br /> Page 26 of 38 <br /> <br /> <br />