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, Minutes of the Regular Planning Commission Meeting, Hay 6, 1987 Page 7 . CASE NO. 87-15; Moved by Thorn, seconded by Malone, that Commission (CONTINUED ) recommend to Council approval of the Site Plan Review Case No, 87-15, Alpo Pet Foods, Inc., as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) Moved by Babcook, seconded by Zehm, that Commission recommend to Council approval of the 12 ft. Rear Setback Variance, based on the fact that the 50-ft. pedestrian way mitigates any negative effects of the encorachment upon adjacent properties. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) PRELIM. DISC. The Planner advised that Mr. Miller had requested CUMMINGS PROP. placement on the.agenda for preliminary discussion of the development of the Cummings property on Lexington Avenue; northeast corner of Cummings Park. Miller stated that the parcel of land is currently zoned R-l, with approximately 250 feet of frontage on Lexington Avenue. Discussions with the developer included a proposal for platting three lot single family lots, which may require some frontage variances, although the lots would exceed the depth and area requirements. Miller also discussed a cluster townhouse development, approximately 3.11 units per acre. (single family sale housing) which would require a special use permit in this district. He noted that the density would have to be calculated, excluding the water area on the parcel. Bob Miller and Randy Hopkins, partners in the development of the parcel, displayed a preliminary sketch of a cluster townhouse development on the land. . The arrangement was for four units at the rear of the parcel (2 one-story units and 2-two story units all attached) with a walkout design; and three attached units on the southerly border of the property (2 one-story units and 1 2-story unit). He discussed the topography of the land, referring to the steep slope at the rear of the property. Acting Chair Petersen asked if Miller had built this type of townhouse development previously; commented that Commission would like to see the development if so. Randy Hopkins stated he had a townhouse development he constructed on Old Shakopee Road. He advised the base price of the proposed units would be $100,000.00. Commission discussed the following items: - Minimizing access onto Lexington; increased traffic. - Impact on neighboring single-family residential area. - Retention of land for park access. - PUD development of this parcel; comparable to Hunters Park. - Density calculation; preferred lower density. - Common driveway access onto Lexington. - Architectural quality of the development to enhance the area since it is adjacent to single-family district. - Applicant should consider a townhouse development based on the fact that . there are no other workable options for Single-family development.