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Tom Adriaens asked if by saying that Shade Tree bought the property they mean it has been <br />closed and funded. He commented that at one time Ms. Wald worked for the City, and is now <br />representing Shade Tree. He asked if they could request a variance to go to 2 ½ acre lots. <br /> <br />Vice Chairperson Johnson advised the variance would have to be requested by the developer, and <br />noted that there is nothing improper in the fact that Ms. Wald previously worked for the City. <br /> <br />Georgine Johnson, 16880 Wolverine Court, asked about future development of the property. She <br />asked how long Shade Tree plans to own the property. <br /> <br />Ms. Wald stated that Shade Tree Construction does own the property with full title, and she <br />believes it was purchased in September of 2005. She indicated that they would be more than <br />willing to work with the neighbors, and that Shade Tree always tries to work closely with the <br />City and tries to be a friendly neighbor. She stated that as for future development they are stuck <br />with these sixteen lots until the City provides sewer and water. <br /> <br />Vice Chairperson Johnson stressed the fact that no one knows when that will be. <br /> <br />Motion by Commissioner Van Scoy, seconded by Commissioner Levine to close the public <br />hearing at 8:47 p.m. <br /> <br />Motion Cmried. Voting Yes: Vice Chairperson Johnson, Commissioners Van Scoy, Levine, <br />Brauer, Cleveland, and Shepherd. Voting No: None. Absent: Chairperson Nixt. <br /> <br />Commissioner Van Scoy asked about the traffic generation analysis, which the report says is in <br />process. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Trudgeon stated that they have no additional data. He <br />indicated that they know there is an average of 10 trips per house, but as for peak times, they do <br />not have that data. He stated they expect to have it before this goes to the City Council. <br /> <br />Commissioner Van Scoy asked if Erkium Street is already a cul-de-sac. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Trudgeon stated that there was a right-of-way created, but the <br />actual cul-de-sac is not constructed. He indicated it is just a private driveway for two houses. <br /> <br />Associate Planner Dalnes showed an aerial photo of the current road. <br /> <br />Commissioner Shepherd asked about the transitioning question that they had on the east side, and <br />how it fits with the usual pattern. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Trndgeon stated there are several options for density <br />transitioning. He indicated you can use natural features, matching densities, or other things as <br /> <br />Planning Commission/March 2, 2006 <br /> Page 13 of 31 <br /> <br /> <br />