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Comprehensive Plan amendment and rezoning from R-1 Single Family Residential (4 units per acre) to PUD with R-6 Townhouse District (up to 18 units per acre) being the underlying zoning for the property. He indicated the purpose of appearing before the Planning Commission at this time was to receive their input. Bud Batterson, Linnise Development Corporation, reviewed the preliminary site plan for the town homes, indicated that 1) the site was 196' x 134',2) the site served well as a transition between business and residential uses; 3) the proposal was for nine foot prints with 11 town home units; 4) the units would be two story, with one ingress/egress on to Burke; 5) a neighborhood meeting was held to ascertain concerns of the neighbors; and 6) the units would each sell for $160,000- $240,000 and would be between 1,150 and 1.750 square feet. Ron Brenner, architect for the proposal, highlighted the design of the town homes, landscaping and setbacks. Member Wilke suggested along the west property line the town homes should be at least 13 to 20 feet from the single family home on the adjoining lot. He also expressed concern about lack of guest parking. Member Rhody liked limiting the ingress/egress and tucking the cars behind and out of sight. Member Mulder stated it was too dense for the area and suggested a maximum of seven units on the site. Member Olson also expressed concern about the density and the setbacks and suggested more buffer space. Chair Klausing stated there was too much in too small an area, more open space was needed, needs more extensive setbacks, and that he liked the design but that it may be more appropriate on another site. Member Egli suggested placing the retention pond on the southeast corner to open up the buffer area and was pleased with the design on the Hamline Avenue side. Chair Klausing also expressed support for the Hamline Avenue portion of the design and complemented the applicant on the thorough submissions for Commission consideration. Randy Niebrasch, 1276 Aldridge, asked to speak on behalf of the neighbors in the area. He stated there were twice the number of units the lot could support, the buildings were too massive and tall, the buildings were too close to the street, there was insufficient guest parking, not enough open space and perhaps this dense of a development would be more appropriate on County Road Band Hamline. 7c. Review: Seasonal Sales Ordinance Amendment Thomas Paschke submitted the proposed ordinance, advised the staff would be refining the ordinance which would then be on an agenda for public hearing. 8. Information, Reports and Other Business Thomas Paschke gave a brief overview of the status of: Ethics Workshop, EPA Grant and Twin Lakes Plans, Livable Communities, Sunrise Senior Housing and Park Zoning concepts. 9. Adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m. Return to Planning Commission