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Planning and Zoning Minutes of July 9, 1996 Gary Gorem stated the project would be done in 2 phases taking approximately 3 years to develop the entire plat. The townhomes are being built with the intention that the "empty nesters" would purchase them, therefore not having a lot of children coming in. Mr. Gorem also commented that knowing the value of trees they will try to save as many as they can. Bonnie Larson, 1724 Peltier Lake Drive, stated the townhomes would appeal to single parents as well as empty nesters. Bill LaLonde, 1687 Westview, questioned the price range of the homes. Mr. Gorem said the single family homes would be $150,000+, the single family townhomes $140- 150,000+, and the twin homes around $120,000. Ms. Larson asked if they would be handicapped accessible. Mr. Gorem stated there will be some because there appears to be a market for it. Mr. LaLonde questioned if the park property was useable. And Ms. Larson asked why tennis courts. Mr. Wilharber stated the city is purchasing 11 acres from the LaMotte estate to expand LaMotte Park which will primarily be used for softball. Mr. Wilharber also stated the purpose of the park is to provide park for Center Oaks residents. Wayne LeBlanc, 1677 Peltier Lake Drive, expressed three concerns; runoff / detention ponds; additional people and amount of school space; and feels the city should require full size lots with no exceptions. Ms. Welk stated that by allowing a PUD development the project is an exception to the use of the land. Wayne Kallstrom, 6927 Ivy Court, stated he was aware that the area would be developed at some time but would like to see a traffic study done especially for Center Street. Cindy illshafer, 1825 Center Street, expressed a concern for the runoff because the pond is also in her backyard; it fills up in the spring and fall. Mr. Olson stated the field crew was out and will be looking at it, but that they would hope to make the ditch drain better. Amy Ebsen, 1594 Peltier Lake Drive, questioned who would be maintaining the trailways. ....__Mr. Olson stated a portion of them would be maintained by the association. Murray Wilke, 1809 Center Street, stated the drainage ditch has helped immensely and would like to be reassured that it would not be altered. Mr. Wilke also expressed a safety concern for the ditch being next to the proposed park. Mr. Wilke also questioned the number of associations, the area which would be under them and what control they would have. Mr. Gorem stated the association basically tells them what they can and cannot do. Residents pay association dues for the maintenance, garbage, etc. Mr. Gorem stated the residents are the association and the city does review the association documents and they will be recorded with the final plat. PZ7-9MM.WPS 5