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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 13, 1990 Kubick stated that twin -home development increases the chances of rental property which Kubich felt would decrease the value of his home. Kubick asked if the City could guarantee the size and value of the twin homes. Kubick suggested that if this could not be done, there were no guarantees that the twin -homes would not become rental property. Pedersen pointed out that there would be a homeowners association that would maintain the property. Howe pointed out that a single - family home next to Mr. Kubick could become rental property. Howe did not feel that twin -homes with values of $175,000 to $200,000 per unit would turn into rental property. It was pointed out that once the property is rezoned, there are no guarantees that Howe would construct the value home he is proposing now. Howe pointed out that if the property remained zoned R -1, he could develop it with $100,000 homes. Howe also pointed out that the cost of the land will dictate the value of the housing that he needs to develop. The Commission was asked if a minimum -value covenant could be attached to the property. Pedersen stated that he was not sure whether the City could require a minimum -value covenant, but suggested that the City may be able to require a minimum square footage for the twin - homes. The City Planner agreed. Bob Tuerk, 2400 Sunrise Drive, asked how many bedrooms each twin -home unit would have, and if the driveways would be concrete. Tuerk pointed out that there are other ways to increase the price of a unit without necessarily putting the value into the unit itself. Tuerk also asked the setback between buildings. Costa suggested that the type of buyer that is interested in a twin -home does not necessarily want a big yard. Howe felt that his twin -home proposal was much better than a proposal for $80,000 to $120,000 single - family homes. Barb Krewick, 2452 Sunrise Drive, asked if any of the Page 9