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<br />concept is that the density is consistent with what the district provides and the units would be <br />compatible with the existing development. The applicant would need to work with the County <br />regarding what would be allowed with access. He indicated the sketch plan as it has been <br />presented would not receive a favorable recommendation from the Planning Commission. <br /> <br />Mr. Jason Evans, 5571 Sunwood Drive NW, asked what the current zoning is for this property. <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt replied the property is currently zoned R-l. A rezoning and minor <br />Comprehensive Plan amendment would be required to allow this type of development to occur. <br /> <br />Mr. Evans asked if the units would be for sale or rentals. <br /> <br />Mr. Rollings replied they would be for sale units. <br /> <br />Mr. Matthew Mull, 5590 148th Lane NW, stated he works with associations and repairs <br />townhomes. He has seen people buy townhomes and turn around and rent them out. He would <br />want to be sure that would not happen with these townhomes. <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt indicated the rental of the units would need to be addressed with the developer <br />through the covenants for the development. <br /> <br />Associate Planner Dalnes indicated the City has a rental licensing program that requires units that <br />are purchased and rented to be licensed through the City. Other than this requirement the City <br />cannot restrict the rental of units; this is something that would need to be addressed specifically <br />in the townhome development covenants. <br /> <br />Mr. Mull stated fire trucks would be another concern in relation to the road access. The state is <br />trying to eliminate cul-de-sacs because ofthat issue. <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt replied the Fire Chief will provide comments as part of the site plan review <br />process. <br /> <br />Mr. Mike Kraus stated he lives in the house directly adjacent and west of this proposed project. <br />This plan has three units backed right up to his backyard. He does not think anyone would be <br />against putting in four single family houses instead of townhomes stacked up two stories high <br />backed up to their houses. <br /> <br />Mr. Jeff McCorison, 5571 14Sth Lane NW, inquired about the possibility of the City allocating <br />funds to purchase this property to turn into a park due to the special spot and the number of <br />children in the neighborhood. He commented a park would likely be a better fit than townhomes. <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt indicated this is a possibility that could be referred to the Park Board. <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt recommended the applicant work with staff and determine if the sketch plan <br />can be redesigned based on the comments that have been provided. <br /> <br />Planning Commission/January 4, 2007 <br />Page 11 of 36 <br /> <br />P11 <br />