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Further discussion: Mayor Gamec stressed that he would like to see two units in the front row of the homes being discussed on 151 st Lane. Councilmember Elvig stressed the need to be careful with how this motion is stated, as the lots could all start to exit onto 151 st Lane with direct driveways. Mayor Gamec stated his main concern is the area of 151 st Lane, and that the homes be reduced to two in front and two behind. Mr. Litfm indicated they are prepared to concede this. Councilmember Jeffrey stated Mr. and Mrs. Weiss own the lot adjacent to this, and with the amended layout will have six to eight houses abutting their propertY. This does not match the existing zoning or conditions. Mayor Gamec noted there will also be a hill and buffer behind the houses and this will solve the drainage in this area. Councilmember Strommen noted if the houses are reduced to two in front but still have three behind, those three houses will still be seen through the two and there will still be a closed-in effect. Councilmember Elvig concurred. He stressed the need to be careful with the language of the motion. He noted by loosely requiring a match with the R-l zoning they may not get what they are looking for, which is more space upfront to create the appearance of larger lots. He suggested language requiring the homes to be reduced to two in front and two behind, as opposed to meeting R-l density requirements. Motion on the amendment failed. Voting Yes: Councilmembers Cook, Olson, and Pearson. Voting No: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Elvig, Jeffrey, and Strommen. The motion on the floor was clarified as follows: To adopt Resolution #06-09-311 approving the preliminary plat and preliminary site plan for Skyline Pointe, contingent on compliance with the Staff Review Letter dated September 22, 2006, and to include the following requirements in the preliminary plat and site plan approval: . Units offofl51st Lane reduced to 2/2/2/2 (from 12 to 8 units) . Extra buffering for the major spine close to Nowthen Boulevard . An escrow required for the sidewalk planned for the south side of 151 st Lane. Staff should work further to determine the location for the sidewalk or trail, which may be located behind the houses. . Recommended plan to be brought to the Council showing the traffic impact of CR 5 between Sunwood and Alpine Drives. Further discussion: Councilmember Elvig stated if they are not able to come to resolution on the traffic impacts, this process could be submarined. Mayor Gamec commented this will provide the opportunity to review the whole stretch of CR 5 that Councilmember Strommen has referred to. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Cook, Pearson, Elvig, and Olson. Voting No: Councilmembers Jeffrey and Strommen. Councilmember Strommen indicated this development is moving in the right direction, but she would like to review the information on the whole stretch of CR 5 she has -162-