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Fred Morris, 16375 Nowthen Boulevard, inquired regarding rezoning to 2.5 acre lots. <br />Community Development Director Sherman stated 2.5 acre zoning is not consistent with the <br />policy, however, the City will be requesting the use as part of the plan. <br /> <br />John Enstrom, 8702 - 181st Avenue, indicated receiving a letter stating his 120 acre farm in the <br />northwest comer of the City is designated as a permanent rural area. He indicated feeling <br />uncomfortable having his land designated as permanent. He said he feels as though he is being <br />discriminated against as all the property surrounding his land has been developed into two-acre <br />lots. His property can only be used for cluster housing. He stated having three power lines over <br />his property and two natural gas lines through his property. <br /> <br />Chairman Anderson stated the proposed Plan is not taking anything away from Mr. Enstrom's <br />property, however, is not proposing to let the land be divided into two-acre parcels. The City is <br />proposing to develop areas outside the MUSA in 2.5 acre lots. <br /> <br />Mr. Enstrom stated he is not planning to develop now, however, requested the word permanent <br />be removed from the Plan. He indicated there are only a few acres of high land on his property <br />available for development. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Sherman stated under the cluster provisions (single family <br />homes), at the 4 per 40 rate, Mr. Enstrom could count all of the acreage when calculating density. <br />Mr. Enstrom stated opposition to the 4 per 40 policy. He requested staff visit his land and <br />consider his dilemma. <br /> <br />Paul Zisla, Attorney representing the Katnis family, distributed a letter to the Planning <br />Commission which included a sample concept plan of how their site could be used for a multi- <br />family residential development along with a modest amount of commercial uses supporting <br />residential development of the property and nearby areas. He acknowledged Commission <br />concerns regarding commercial use on the site which may be incompatible or inconsistent with the <br />Plan. He indicated at the present time there is too much uncertainty for the site. The <br />development moratorium holds the property in limbo and does not allow the Katnis family to <br />commit to a definite plan for the property. He stated an earlier concept plan mentioned a possible <br />gas station and convenience retail on the property, however, that use has not specifically been <br />proposed. <br /> <br />Mr. Zisla stated the proposed Comprehensive Plan will have a recommendation inconsistent with <br />previous Plans and the owners had for the site. He stated High Density Residential fits the vision <br />and said the Katnis family is not asking for the Commission to agree to a commercial zoning for <br />the property. <br /> <br />Jack Miller, owner of 75 undeveloped acres in the Reilley Estates area, stated the 1994 <br />Comprehensive Plan listed his property as R-1U. The November 9, 1998 Comprehensive Plan <br />proposal reflected his site as Mixed Residential with density of up to five units per acre. Then the <br />designation was transitioned at three units per are. Mr. Miller wanted to know what changed. <br /> <br />Planning Commission/March 16, 1999 <br /> Page 3 of 11 <br /> <br /> <br />