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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 22, 1999 Pedersen asked Howe how he felt about a rear yard setback variance for the northern units rather than the eastern units. Howe replied that he could remove the porches from the eastern units and add them to the northern units. However, he will still need front yard setbacks from Bryan Street of 25 feet from the right-of-way that is 35 feet from the street. Howe pointed out that the townhomes in Cobblestone Village are 22 feet from the street and felt this has worked well. Pedersen asked about setbacks from a private road versus a public road. The City Administrator replied that the right-of-way width for a private road is typically narrower and the setback issue may disappear as a result. However, the Administrator suggested that if the street were private and maintained by a townhome association, the City might be faced with a future request for the City to take over the road. Therefore, he has encouraged Mr. Howe to propose a public street that would be constructed to City standards. The Administrator also pointed out Mr. Howe has assembled a difficult site that results in substantial redevelopment for the community without City financial assistance. He also noted that this is a good use given surrounding zoning of multiple family, single family, and commercial. Lastly, signiflcant land dedication to the public is occurring with this project. Therefore, he recommended the PUD zoning. Pedersen indicated that he supported the public street as well as negotiation of setbacks for this development. Morelan felt there was not justification for reduced setbacks other than economics. Morelan felt the units could be redesigned to meet the City's setback standards. Fahey felt the property should be rezoned to PUD to provide for some flexibility with setbacks. He pointed out the unique circumstances in assembling the property for this development as well as the additional right-of-way required for Little Canada Road and the park dedication being made by the developer. Mrs. Scalze introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTIONNO. 99-9-250 -APPROVING THE CONCEPT REZONING OF THE PROPERTY AT LITTL~ CANADA ROAD AND JACKSON STREET FOR THE GORDIE HOWE TOWNHOME PROPOSAL TO PI.ANNED UNIT DEVEI,OPMENT (PUD) The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by LaValle. Ayes (4) Scalze, LaValle, Pedersen, Fahey. Nays (1) Morelan. Resolution declared adopted.