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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 12, 2004 Wayne Wood, County Road C, felt that the access for this development was more appropriate via Old County Road C versus County Road C given the railroad bridge and the curve in the road. Barraclough indicated that he has concern with the concept development as proposed. Barraclough stated that he would not be opposed to a single - family associated living concept that proposed upscale housing. Barraclough noted that the townhomes proposed consist of approximately 1,400 square foot per unit. Barraclough stated that he is opposed to rezoning the property to R -2 and, again note that he would to see a more upscale development single - family home development. James indicated that there would have to be variances available to develop the property with more than 5 or 6 units on a public street. However, 5 or 6 units would be Feasible on a private street. James stated that he was not sure the neighborhood would support the upscale development suggested by Barraclough. Knudsen stated that the density proposed is too high and out of character with what he would be comfortable with. Duray stated that he did not support the rezoning to R -2 and felt there were options for laying out a single - family development on this property that would work. James asked if the City would entertain the installation of a public street. The City Planner pointed out that there would be additional right -of -way width as well as additional setback requirements relative to developing with a public street. The Planner noted that under a PUD proposal, the City may consider reductions in setbacks, etc. in exchange for some gain to the City such as increased common open space, the clustering of units, etc. Knudsen pointed out the concerns expressed by the neighborhood about traffic, and noted that the higher the density, the more traffic. Wojcik stated that he supported an R -I, owner - occupied development. Weihe noted that the City's Comp Plan indicates that the goal for this area is to prevent over intensification of land use development. Weihe stated that 11 units would not achieve that goal. Duray asked if the City would look favorably on a PUD which would allow for some movement in the setbacks. The City Planner indicated that a PUD would seem reasonable given the configuration of the land does not lend itself to a standard development. The Planner explained how a PUD S