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Cornrnission with a request to make it medium density. The Commission at that time, and the City Council, voted to leave the property as is rather, than. change the density allowance: When the current developers first talked about obtaining the property it was discussed as a PUD. A PUD is four units per acre. They would need to remove 14 units to be within the PUD requirements. He asked' the developer if that would make or break the deal. Todd Bierstad, owner of Todd Allen Homes, responded that he wasn't sure how losing 15 homes' would affect the bottom line. If the decision by. the City says they have to reduce the number of lots they would re-dO the math and see if it still makes, sense: He added he was willing to look at it if necessa~'y. . Mr. Raygor Stated the general consensus of the neighbors was that they like the architecture,' layouts, and home styles. He stated some of the residents want to eliminate the walk2ng path, some didn't Want it to connect with Tungsten, but generally they like what they see. He.added he was glad they were using individual units rather than twin homes or quad homes, bUt he is still- concerned about the density. He' stated if the developers can develop within a pUD, everyone will be happy. Steve Thurlen, 14700 Potassium, agreed that density is an issue for the neighbors. He stated the trail behind the houses is not appealing. He added he already spends considerable time cleaning up the sidewalk in front of his house and assumes a trail in back would require the-same. He stated density transition is also a concern. The lots would be 40 feet from the back yards of the adjoining Properties. He stated there would be small l°ts backing up to 10,800 square foot lots. He appreciates that they want to save the trees, but believes· there is a lot of work needed along · the edges of the plan. He added there was no mention at the meeting about trying to change the - Comprehensive Plan, which creates hard feelings. I .I I I i I I -160- Sandy Bertzyk, 6001 maintained cottages. more trees. 146~' Avenue N-kV, asked if there was a need to have two entrances to the She Stated that if the private drives didn't have two entrances it would save Chairperson Nixt explained' 'that there was .discussion about malting that phvate drive a public. street. _ Ms. B'ertzyk asked if the cul-de-sac at the other end was okay: Chairperson Nixt indicated a public street could end in a cul-de-sac if all the requirements were met. He suggested Ms. Burtsick meet with the developer if she has suggestions. Eric Zache indicated he was not a neighbor, but had attended the ·neighborhood meeting~ He stated ·seven units per acre would be 196 units. If the Commission changes the Comprehensive Plan they would open themselves to that possibility. He questioned the inability of the developer to answer Mr. Raygor's question. He added that getting emergency people between the homes would be difficult with only a ten-foot separation. He stated the market plans show the homes Planning Commission/January 2, 2003 Page 8 of 10 I I I .I I I