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Commissioner Shepherd stated this 'is aver> nice piece of real estate and it is important to open <br />some areas for public access, not just to build all along the prime areas with pri.vate property. 'It' <br />would be nice for the public to be able to enjoy'the scenery without stepping on people's land. <br /> <br />Mr. Feges indicated there is an opportunity for an access point for a trail that meanders around <br />the. lake. <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt stated the Commission has provided Mr. Feges with meaningful feedback with <br />the current level of opposition towards this type of development. He noted when this level of <br />density is put in the land often gets completely emasculated. He would like to understand how <br />the PUD would help preserve some of the natural topography of the land and how the structures <br />will be. integrated into the land. This type of information should be included' when Mr. Feges <br />comes back before the Commission with a proposal. - <br /> <br />Commissioner Brauer stated working with Mr. Feges on Town Center they have seen the kinds <br />of' things he can do and the creative solutions he can come up with. Mr. FegeS stated earlier that' <br />}~e would like to work with the residents and he would encourage him to do that. <br /> <br />Mr. Feges stated Shorewalk, LLC respects working with communities. It is his responsibility to <br />develop the product so it is complimentary to the community and the feedback of the <br />Commission helps tremendously. <br /> <br />Case #8: <br /> <br />Public Hearing - Request for Preliminary Plat RevieTM of The Meadow; Case <br />of GM Homes, Inc. <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt closed the regular portion of the Planning Commission meeting at 8:03 p.m. in <br />order to reconvene the public heating. <br /> <br />Public Hearing <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt reconvened the publ'ic heating at 8:03 p.m. <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt indicated the public hearings for' Case Nos. 8, 9 and 1'0 will be handled <br />i:ogether. <br /> <br />Assistant Community Development Director Frolik advised GM Land 'Development is also <br />,'equesting an amendment to the 2001 Comprehensive Plan to reconfigure the ex/sting land use <br />designations for this property in a way that will permit the development of single family lots <br />while preserving Public/Quasi-Public sites for the future needs of the community. While the <br />School District cannot commit that this property will be used for a school, the City Council and <br />i:he School Board have met on this issue. In previous work sessions, the City Council has <br />~:xpressed a strong desire to preserve the land around the current City Hall campus for a future <br />school <br /> <br />Assistant Community Development Director Frolik stated 'staff is recommending approval of the <br /> <br />Planning Commission/November 3, 2005 <br /> Page 11 of 27 <br /> <br />P41 <br /> <br /> <br />