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Brent Thompson, developer, explained the proposal for eight housing units would be similar (to each other) in architectural character and have a homeowners association. He explained that some residents have asked for this maintenance free, smaller house concept. Member Wilke asked for clarification for a six lot versus eight-lot project. Member Olson asked for the size of the houses (approximately 1,800 s.t. on first floor). They would have similar design characteristics. Chair Rhody asked for clarification between a PUD and standard plat. Dennis Welsch explained that the concept was received well in the developing suburbs - called a "Freedom House" with low maintenance and professional services. Mr. Thompson said there are already six potential buyers for the project. The eight units and homeowners association will have a more standard, controlled quality maintenance program and living environment. Member Wilke asked if a neighborhood meeting had been held (no). Member Olson asked for details of design in 1,800 s.f. home (two and three bedroom homes) dependent on owner's needs. It would be a rambler design with six of eight as walkouts. Member Duncan encouraged soliciting of input from neighbors before the Planning Commission meeting. Chair Rhody said more detail would help and the development with PUD and homeowner's association would be accepted up to eight units. Member Olson agreed and liked the more affordable homes for empty nesters. Member Wilke asked for details of the grading plan. Deb Bloom said she is reviewing the plans for the six-lot proposal at this time. Could water be drained south? A catch basin could be installed to a storm sewer. Chair Rhody invited public comment. Tom Walsh, 454 lona Lane, lives east of the parcel. He explained that neighbors had met to review the six lot and eight lot proposals. They agreed that: 1. the larger lot (six lot) project should be approved; 2. strongly opposed to the eight-lot project because of traffic concerns with young children in the neighborhood; 3. in the six lot development, houses are bigger, higher value, more quality; 4. on the six-lot development an association could also be created; 5. this would be a change from the existing single-family development; 6. the eight-house development would adversely affect property values along lona Lane. Member Duncan asked what the average market value of homes around the development parcel was. Mr. Walsh estimated that many of the homes are valued at $250-$300,000. Member Duncan asked if the new homes could actually increase the value of the existing homes along lona Lane. Mr. Walsh said the different zoning would impact value. Chair Rhody asked for the degree of difference between six and eight lots on the site. Mr. Walsh said the six-lot development has no association, bigger lots, more expensive quality homes, which would further enhance property values along lona Lane. The six-lot plan is acceptable. Member Wilke noted that the traffic might be different. A six-lot development may have three car garages on each lot; whereas, on an eight lot, two car garages may have fewer trips. AI Berg, 511 lona Lane, asked if the 495 property extends into Mackubin, whereas other do not. Why? The site is in metes and bounds, never platted and would not change in the future. Mr. Berg said he met with the developer regarding small lot retirement homes. The six and eight-lot development are too large and too costly.