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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 13, 1990 Frank Burteck, 2430 Sunrise Drive, felt the width of the twin -home lots appeared too small. Burteck asked the zoning of the property. Howe replied that the zoning is current R -1. Burteck reported that he opposed the rezoning of the property. Burteck felt the development proposal appeared too crowded and would increase the traffic in the area. Costa asked the soil conditions that Howe was dealing with. Howe reported that soils were good. Costa felt the twin -homes proposed were a good idea pointing out that Little Canada does not have this type of housing available currently. Costa felt the project was high- class. Mrs. McVey, 2455 Edgerton, stated that most people are concerned that multi - family housing will decrease their property values. McVey stated that this was not true, and pointed out that the proposed development will increase the tax base in the City, thereby possibly decreasing taxes. McVey also suggested that with the values proposed by Mr. Howe, it is unlikely that the twin -homes will become rental units. McVey also pointed out environmental concerns feeling that this type of housing uses less land and energy. McVey stated that she was in favor of the proposal provided that it is done with class. Drabik asked why Little Canada has not had twin homes before. Pedersen stated that the City does have some twin homes, but they are less expensive than these that Gordie Howe is proposing. Pedersen agreed that less expensive twin homes would likely end up rental housing which tends to deteriorate. Garske asked who would be responsible for road maintenance. Howe replied that the street would be put in as a City street. Paul Kubich, Sunrise Drive, stated that he would rather live in an area where the homes are owner - occupied. Page 8