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Planning & Zoning Commission February 17, 2004 Meeting Minutes stated 85. Mr. Keleher stated with ponding and wetlands their original proposal had to be modified. Commissioner Wilharber questioned the selling price range of the units. Mr. Keleher stated approximately $188,000 to $225,000 and the units would be approximately 1,500’. th Commissioner Klennert-Hunt questioned the traffic impact of the development on 20 Avenue with a stop sign on the entrance/exist and were there any plans for traffic control th to assist residents on getting on or off 20 Avenue safely. Ms. Moore-Sykes stated that th 20 Avenue is a County Road and the City has no jurisdiction over same. Ms. Moore- Sykes also stated that other than placing a stop sign at the junctions of the roadways, the City can not provide anything else unless the County determines that it needs other signally or traffic control measures. Chair Hanson stated that the majority of traffic would come from Center Street rather than the development. Commissioner Lakso questioned whether the development was required to retain some Commercial zoning or was that within the proposal. Mr. Keleher stated that previously they had brought a different proposal forward for consideration and subsequent to discussions with Council th it was felt in the best interest to retain Commercial zoning along 20 Avenue. Commissioner Wilharber stated that PIMA Properties is not interested in the properties that abut Center Street. Mr. Keleher concurred and stated that the development line is along the Carpenter property not the parcels that are owned by Center Oaks and BGL. Commissioner McLean stated that the proposed development was subsequent to the recommendations of Council. Mr. Keleher concurred. Chair Hanson asked for questions from the audience. Ms. Norma Essex, 7333 Old Mill Road stated that she strongly disagreed with any rezoning of Commercial property due to the high tax base, school taxes higher than surrounding communities and she felt that rezoning for any housing development was wrong. Ms. Essex stated that several years ago Rehbein desired to add more townhomes and the City Council did some research in regards to taxbase and townhomes versus the commercial taxing rate. At that time, the commercial property was proven to provide more benefit to the community. Ms. Essex stated that all residents need a tax break. Mr. Mehsikhomer questioned the distance from Center Street to the proposed entrance of the development. Mr. Mehsikhomer stated that they have been entering and exiting their residence from Center Street for 15 years. Mr. Keleher stated 320’ from centerline of Center Street and their proposed entrance/exit. Mr. Mehsikhomer questioned whether there was State Statute, City or County regulation that this may be less than the required footage. Mr. Keleher stated that typical distance would be 600’ for County requirements. Mr. Mehsikhomer stated that the proposal is for half of that and in close proximity. Mr. Mehsikhomer questioned what would happen with the previously required watershed area. Mr. Keleher stated that they would remain the same. Mr. Keleher also stated that the existing ponding was a dedicated easement with the Rice Creek Watershed District and that the previous owner had received credits for those ponds. Mr. Keleher stated that the area would be treated as open space and trails would be constructed so that people could enjoy the natural ambiance of the surroundings. Mr. Mehsikhomer stated that the Page 5 of 12