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I P &Z Public (Hearing Page Seven April 19, 1990 Council member Felton felt. that 17,500 square foot would reasonable. Antoinette Knudsen, 7149 Brian Drive, was present. Ms. Knudsen felt that smaller lots allow the first time home buyer to be able to afford the purchase of a new home. Council member Felton felt that the City has addressed this need. with the City's present R2A district. She would like the City to provide a range of housing rather than having all of the same type. Chairman Tourville felt that an important lessons had been taught in the creation of the R-4 Manufactured Housing. This was to be low cost housing on smaller lots. This development did not sell well, once they started putting in larger homes it appeared to start selling better. The cost of the housing was to be $40,000 - $48,000 and this did not appear to be the case. Mayor Haberman felt that the City has allowed housing for the young. In his opinion the housing trends seem to be leaning towards larger non - starter homes. I Kenneth Knudsen, 7149 Brian Drive, was present. Mr. Knudsen stated that they had moved into a neighborhood that, they could afford but would like to someday have a larger home with a larger lot and would like to see this available to him. Commission member Wilharber felt that the creation of an R -6 zoning district would be a good move for the City. Chairman Toul.vi1bc stated th he ran113d like to see a 15,000 square fort minimum with 100" front footage and require a larger home. The Metropolitan Council has noted that the trend towards first time home buyers will diminish. The community needs to offer a variety of housing. Chairman Tourville has noted that the presently platted lots or future lots issue needs to be addressed. Motion by Wilharber, second by Vermeulen to adjourn the public hearing, motion carried unanimously. Hearing adjourned 8:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, '3a n1,dt o E. Pkkcx -c e-, Sanna E. Buckbee Assistant City Clerk I.