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<br />housing, but feels this development does not fit the neighborhood. Mr. Svetin feels a <br />multi-unit structure should be built on 30,000 square feet, not 15,000 square' feet, <br />according to the intent of the ordinance. <br /> <br />Mr. Svetin also expressed that just because the plans meet the Ordinance, does not mean <br />the Council has to approve. The City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission are <br />meant to represent the majority of the people. The people being represented are here to <br />address their concerns. <br /> <br />Mr. John Buckbee stated that as a property owner he frequently walked the property to <br />check the fences and low lands. He has never seen it flooded. He indicated they made <br />the decision to build slab on grade to pro actively address the water issues neighbors with <br />split-levels are facing. They are not expecting water problems in the lower level because <br />of the slab on grade construction. Mr. Buckbee stated their personal home, which will <br />remain on the property, is a two-story structure. A nearby neighbor also has a home with <br />this type of height. He feels their home would look odd next to a one-story home and <br />would like to see two-stories built. He feels the overall effect would be aesthetically <br />appealing. Mr. Buckbee also indicated there are several multi-unit homes in the general <br />neighborhood. There is an apartment building and other instances where a PUD overlay <br />was granted and there are attached dwellings. In the comprehensive plan addressing <br />density, R-2 zoning requires single-family homes should have two plus acres and <br />attached homes should have four plus acres. All of their lots are over and above these <br />requirements, <br /> <br />Mayor Swedberg clarified the issue of height. The ordinance allows a maximum height <br />of35 feet, which is comparable to a three-story house. <br /> <br />Wayne LeBlanc, Parks and Recreation Committee member, addressed the Committee's <br />recommendation to request money in lieu ofland. The vote of the Committee was four in <br />favor of money and three in favor of land. Mr. LeBlanc indicated he had voted in favor <br />of land. He presented the Council with information concerning current parkland within <br />Centerville and the finances available to the Parks and Recreation Commission. He <br />advised there are no parks in the Northwest area of the city. Mr. LeBlanc feels it is <br />important that park areas are available everyone-half mile, even if small, so kids don't <br />have to play ill the street. While there is an elementary school nearby, there are no <br />parking signs at the school and toddlers are not allowed to use the facilities during the <br />school day, Also, there is not toddler-age equipment available, CentervilJe is expected to <br />grow to 5,000 people. Guidelines indicate there should be six acres of parks per person. <br />The codes of the City allow the request for 10 percent of the development, and should be <br />exercised. This land would be a great asset to the City. <br /> <br />Council Member Nelson asked ifMr, LeBlanc had a place in mind on the plat that would <br />be appropriate. Mr. LeBlanc indicated an area on the plat map, indicating the developer <br />could rearrange the current housing, He further stated with the concerns of high density <br />in the development, parkland would help mitigate. <br /> <br />Page 70f21 <br /> <br />1_ __ _ __ n <br />