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'11NUTES Planning Commission Aug. 9, 1984 Text Mr. DeLonais questioned going to 15,000 square feet for a duplex lot Amendment in an R -2 district. DeLonais listed several cities that had a Lot Size In smaller lot size than the 15,000 square feet proposed. R -2 Districts Ball fields Mrs. Timmons pointed out that there were no undeveloped R -2 properties in the City and this would only effect property that is rezoned to R -2. Timmons stated that a larger lot in an R -2 district would probably have more value. Mrs. Kingsbury pointed out that it would also cause the price of the home to go up. The Planner stated that he suggested at least a 12,500 lot and suggested that a 15,000 square foot lot be considered. The Planner pointed out that with a duplex on a 10,000 square foot lot the City will have a family living on 5,000 square feet. The Planner pointed out that under the ordinance a quad would need a 16,000 square foot lot. The Planner also pointed out that the R -2 district is a transitional type of district. Mr. DeLonais did not feel that the City's duplex lot should be larger than the surrounding cities. Mr. DeLonais recommended that the Council consider a duplex lot in an R -2 district at 12,500 square feet rather than 15,000 square feet based on a survey of adjoining communities who all have normally less than a 12,500 square footage requirement. Motion seconded by Mrs. Kingsbury. Motion carried 7 — 1 with Mrs. Timmons voting against. For. Costa commented that he felt that the Planning Commission should have input in the City's decision on the purchase of additional property for ballf.ields. Mr. Ducharme reported that the city has entered into an option agreement for the purchase of the Auge property. Mr. DeLonais stated that he would like to make some comments as a citizen and taxpayer of Little Canada. DeLonais felt that the City should approach the School District for reconsideration of the sale of Spooner Park to the City or for an option on the property. DeLonais felt that the Auge property was too close to the City's current park. DeLonais also stated that when attending a recent Council meeting he became aware that. the City wanted park land in tlx Thunder Bay development.