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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL APRIL 25, 1990 Blesener asked the setback of the closest duplex to the corner. The City Planner estimated the setback at 50 feet from the curb line. Mrs. Nash asked how long Mr. Seibel planned to live at the property. Fahey pointed out that the City must assume that the property will be rental property, pointing out that the property is zoned R-2. Mrs. Nash was concerned about the exterior appearance of the proposed duplexes, pointing out that they were very plain. Nash also suggested that the garages face new County Road C so that the backyards are not facing her property. Fahey pointed out that the problem is the grade of the property, pointing out that by facing the buildings towards Old County Road C, the building height can be lower. Collova stated that he would not advocate that the garages face new County Road C because of traffic concerns. Fahey pointed out that at the time the townhouse proposal was denied, the Council indicated to the North Suburban Company that a duplex proposal for the site would be more acceptable. Fahey agreed that the duplexes proposed are very basic, however, he was not sure that gave the City the basis to vote against the proposal. Mrs. Nash indicated that the corner was a bad one from a traffic standpoint. Blesener pointed out a similar situation in another part of the City, pointing out that as soon as traffic control signs were installed, a great deal of the problems were resolved. Blesener felt that once there were homes on the property, drivers would have a new perception of the area. Scalze pointed out that two duplexes will not change the problems with the curve on County Road C. Fahey stated that had he had his preference, the property would have been designated as park land. Page 8