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MINUTES <br />PLANNING COMMISSION <br />APRIL 8, 2004 <br />developer on the right-of--way issue, rather than the City taking the right- <br />of-way. <br />Anne Anish, Yorkton Ridge, reported that they moved into the area <br />because of the quiet neighborhood and the wildlife. Anish suggested that <br />the number of lots be reduced so that all the wildlife will not be displaced. <br />Mark Grant, Condit Street, indicated that he, John Grant, and the Miller's <br />would rather not see the road go through their property. However, <br />everything has its price. Grant pointed out that a road to Condit Street <br />would go through their garage and would be 31 feet from their side door. <br />Grant indicated that he has atwo-year-old son that he is concerned about. <br />Grant indicated that he and his brother came up with a price they thought <br />was fair. He indicated that he did not want the City to take the property <br />through eminent domain. <br />Keis pointed out that from a planning standpoint, the Hidden Acres <br />development falls in line with what the City is looking from in <br />developments. It also corrects some existing problems by providing <br />through access from Burke Lane and Yorkton Ridge. Keis stated that he <br />did not support developing Hidden Acres with a long cul-de-sac. Keis <br />stated that he understood the concerns of the neighborhood, and stated that <br />he would like to see a connection to Condit Street Keis asked for <br />clarification on the easement issue to Condit Street. <br />The City Planner reported that once the Hidden Acres development was <br />proposed, the City became aware that the driveway easement to Condit <br />Street for the Sam Fasciana property was not properly recorded. At the <br />time the thoroughfare plan was development for the area, it was believed <br />that this driveway easement did exist and this is one of the reasons that the <br />thoroughfare plan was drawn as it was. <br />Barraclough agreed that the Hidden Acres development was not a bad <br />proposal. He pointed out that the developer has to deal with the conditions <br />as they exist, one of those being that there is no access to Condit Street. <br />Barraclough pointed out that Gordie Howe is a reputable developer, and if <br />he states that he has not been able to reach an agreement for acquiring <br />right-of--way to Condit Street, then he believes him. Barraclough pointed <br />out that there is an alternative to coming out to Condit Street, that is the <br />connections to Burke Lane and to Yorkton Ridge. Barraclough agreed <br />that the jog to Burke Lane was difficult to maneuver and should be redone. <br />Barraclough questioned, however, whether the access to Condit Street <br />should be forced. <br />-S- <br />