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is for the rezoning of se\ vacant lots located on Russell Jurt. He stated that one of the lots on Russell Court has an existing single family home located on it. Mr. Daubney comnented that the utilities are in Russell Court and available to the hanes. Each of the double homes would have a construction cost of approximately $75.000 - $80.000. The units would all be owned by Mr. Johnson and would be rented. The rental rates would be $325 $350 for each dwelling tmit. Mr. Daubney indicated that Mr. Victor Michels would be the contractor for the proposed double hanes. He stated that the hanes proposed would be comparable to the single family homes in the area. Mr. Daubney felt that it would be uneconomic to develop for single family homes. He stated that Mr. Johnson had purchased these lots to provide a barrier between his 11'Otel and the single family homes to the west. Mr. Daubney said that Mr. Johnson does not desire to sell the property because of the possibility of complaints from the new property owners regarding lights, noise, etc. from the motel. If he continued to own the property and rent it he would have more control. Mr. Johnson desires to retain the ownership and retain the barrier. Mr. Daubney stated that the lots would be landscaped as homes are constructed on them. Discussion Mr. V. Johnson asked if any discussions had been held with the Rice Creek Water Shed District regarding the development. Mr. Daubney responded that to his knowledge there had been no contact with the Rice Creek Water Sheci District. Mr. Walter Bauer, 1655 Stanbridge, presented the Cormnission with a petition signed by over 100 residents from the area opposed to the rezoning. Mr. Bauer inquired who would maintain the property. Mr. Daubney indicated that Mr. Lewis Johnson would be personally responsible for the main- tenance, upkeep and landscaping of all the properties. Mr. Bauer asked what would be the effect of the additional runoff into County Ditch No. 4 and Mr. Daubney responded that there would be very little additional runoff because of the development. Mr. Vie Michels indicated that the units would each contain two bedrooms and approximately 1,000 square feet. Mr. Daubney conunented that the rental rate would include the lawn care maintenance. Mr. James McKee, expressed concern over what assurance the residents would have that it would be developed as proposed if Mr. Johnson should for some reason not continue to own the property. He stated that he was opposed to the development. Mr. Walter Bauer indicated that the residents feel that developnent would enable one man to make a profit at the expense of the surrounding property owners. Mr. Hubie, 1673 Millwood. suggested that the Planning Ccmnission look at the property as it stands today and see how well Mr. Johnson maintains it. He cODlllented that it was the concern of the residents that Mr. Johnson would maintain the property after it is developed in the same way. Marie Peters. who lives in the single family home located on Russell Court. stated that they are not bothered by the lOOtel lights or noise. but did feel that there could be more trees planted for screening purposes. Sle felt the lots could be developed for single family homes and expressed her opposition to the rezoning. Mr. Daubney indicated that the units would be unfurnished.