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6. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (a) Plannine File 2736: Masterpiece Homes, Inc. request for a Planned Unit Development (PUD) at 1061 Roselawn Avenue West. Chairman Keith Wietecki opened the public hearing and requested Michael Falk to present the background report. Member Harms asked the Commission for direction with regard to conflict of interests: a working relationship between Member Harms and the applicant. Member Harms will not take part in the discussion or the vote regarding this Issue. Michael Falk described the differences between a "concept" PUD and a typical zoning. He stated the PUD request is for a 16-unit townhome project with a density of 5 units per acre on 3.19 acres. The site is currently zoned R1, single family, and designated low- density residential on the Comprehensive Plan. Both the zoning and the Comprehensive Plan must be amended if this project is approved. Michael Falk explained, with the aid of a video, the existing site. Single-family homes are located to the north and south ofthe site. Neighbors from Ryan Avenue have been at meetings in the past and have expressed interest in the fence along the north property line of the project. The 16 townhomes would be single-level townhomes, with a value of$150,000 each. Private streets are proposed with a 26 foot width, and entry from Roselawn Avenue and Oxford. No parking would be allowed on the 26 foot wide private street. There will be a 30 foot setback from all property lines. Berming, planting, and separation between the project and the neighborhood will be used as the buffer along backyard lot lines. A pond and a gazebo are proposed in the center of the project. Michael Falk illustrated the townhome unit's architectural elevations. Chairman Wietecki asked how high the berms were (2 1/2 to 3 1/2 feet). Michael Falk described the private street traffic generation from the project to be 30 to 40 residents who will create 80-vehicle trips per day. The parking spaces in the project include 4,2 within the garage units and 2 on each unit's driveway surface. The only way to increase the parking is to increase the width of the street to 28 feet and allow parking on one side of the street. Member Wall asked if there would be parking available on Roselawn Avenue (Yes, there is parking available on both sides of Roselawn). Michael Falk explained that the park dedication will be by cash dedication of $400 per unit. He also explained the engineering recommendations which included that the utilities and ponding meet the city standards, that the curb cut at Oxford must meet the city's standards, and that sidewalks or a contribution to the sidewalk fund would be established for the Roselawn frontage. Michael Falk stated that the staff recommends approval of the rezoning from R1 to 2