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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 10, 1991 Bendel asked why Costa Lane does not go out to Vanderbie Road. DeBace explained that this alternative was considered as well, however, Mr. Bruhn does not support it since ultimately he could end up with road frontage on three sides of his property. DeBace reported that there was also opposition from some of the other residents on Vanderbie. Bendel suggested that a walkway would increase the value of the lots on the east side of Costa Lane since there would be easy access to the adjacent park. Peter Costa stated that he opposed the walkway paths. Costa pointed out that people walk for miles and questioned the problem with people walking a short distance to a park. Costa felt walkways would have an adverse effect on property values since there would be a loss of privacy for the lots adjacent to the walkways. Pedersen felt there should be a walkway from Vanderbie Road to Costa Lane. Drabik pointed out that the Planning Commission has a responsibility to the present and future citizens of the City, and must plan for the needs of these citizens. Herkenhoff stated that if he lived next to a walkway, he would be concerned with the people walking by his yard. Drabik suggested that there are people who would not object to living next to a walkway. Drabik felt that it would not make for good neighborhood relations to have people trespassing through yards to access the park. Jim Michaud, resident of the area, stated that he would not want a walkway next to his home. Michaud pointed out that the access is needed by the residents on Vanderbie, and pointed out that these people have not been trespassing through Mr. Costa's fields to get to the park. Pedersen pointed out that the park is not finished yet and pointed out the additional residents in the area once the Costa property is developed. Costa stated that people presently accessing the park are using the existing streets to get to it. Page 4