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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION APRIi, 18, 1983 PAGE 7 George Plant stated his opposition to the path to the park at its resent location. He suggested it be moved down a couple of lots because he feels any pathway between two lots tends to devalue the property, and he like to keep the value of his property as high as possible. If it were moved, the purchasers of the property would be aware of its existence. John Peterson will explore moving the path this week before they appear at the City Council meeting Wednesday night. As far as the access to Cleveland is concerned, John Peterson would be willing to hold a lot for one year but no longer. He does not want to dedicate it to the City and feels that it has been demonstrated that tdze Cleveland access is not necessary. PLANT would PETERSON Jerry Wallin wanted clarification on the cost for the work to widen and hrALLIN/ bring the cul-de-sacs into conformance with the other streets, raising PETERSON the grades as necessary, and putting in curbs. Is it a cost for the developer? John Peterson stated that the developer would be responsible for these costs but felt that the neighbors in parts of Falcon Woods 2nd Addition are going to benefit from the ponding, which is in excess of what is needed on the proposed development, and should be assessed for part of the cost. This issue should be addressed at the assessment hearing Al Stefanson went out to the model homes in Shoreview and was impressed STEFANSON/ with the building and design of the homes. Harold Nilsen also visited the NILSEN • models and was well pleased with the development. John Peterson invited everyone to visit their models at the Evergreen Shores subdivision in Shoreview. Mr. Peterson felt that within less than a year the 50 homes will be sold. Interest has already been expressed in the development. He feels that from the calls received to this point, a substantial number of people living in Falcon Heights live in a home a little smaller than what they want. These people would like a house a little larger but wish to stay in the neighborhood. Pricing has not as yet been finalized. Land costs in Falcon Heights would be more than in Shoreview. He would like to have a model ready for the Parade of Homes, Mrs. Gay felt that not many of the existing trees would be saved. Mr. Peterson replied that every tree would be saved that could be as trees add value to the property. Trees located along the north and east property line would be saved because the grading would remain approximately the same. Nurserymen have indicated the present trees are not in as good shape as they look. Some trees will be potted and moved back on the property. For every tree that is taken out, one tree is lost. PETERSON GAY/ PETERSON Harold Nilsen asked if the top soil would be stockpiled and Mr. Peterson NILSEN replied that it would be and approximately four inches of top soil replaced. Erma Olson moved approval of the preliminary and final plat with the stipulation that the appropriate walkway be maintained between lots 23