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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 8, 1997 Keis asked about wetland issues. Frattalone replied that he is having the site tested. It might be possible to reclaim some of the wetland, however, there will always be some wetland on the site. Frattalone indicated that he could plant some trees along the Allen Avenue boulevard area to help buffer the twinhomes from the industrial lot at the northeast corner of Centerville Road and Allen Avenue. Frattalone reported that they have eliminated one twinhome structure from each cul -de -sac in order that they can construct larger units and spread the buildings out further. This results in ten less units from what was originally proposed. The larger units increase the price range from $114,000 to $135,000 per unit to $127,000 to $150,000. Gordie Howe reported that they are proposing the same type of building as in the Cobblestone Village development. Keis asked about the cul -de -sac bubbles proposed on the north side of Allen Avenue. The City Planner suggested that the City Engineer and Public Works may want to comment on that item. The Planner pointed out that the preliminary plat involves the twinhome development on the south side of Alien Avenue as well as the entire right -of -way for Allen Avenue. The north side of Allen Avenue will be addressed at a later date. Frattalone reported that the property is zoned Industrial -Park and has been for sale for the past 17 years. Frattalone explained that only half of the Allen Avenue right -of -way is dedicated, and he needs to dedicate the other half as part of the plat. Sewer and water main are already in. The City Planner pointed out that the plat proposes a 25 -foot setback from DeSoto Street right -of -way rather than the 30 feet required by Code. The Planner suggested that rather than grant a variance from the setback requirements, each of the cul -de -sacs could be moved one foot closer together to eliminate the variance. Gordie Howe agreed to try and move the cul -de -sacs slightly. Frattalone indicated that the neighbors would like to see existing trees saved. Frattalone indicated that they would save whatever trees could be saved, although pointed out that some of the trees are not worth saving. Frattalone pointed out that they are proposing a center island on the street Page 17