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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 13, 1993 recommends low density residential development of less than 5 units per acre. This proposal is for 1.6 units per acre. The comp plan also includes a number of policies that justify the proposed use, such as encouraging a low to medium density residential character for the community; providing for a variety of housing types, styles and cost ranges; encouraging the development of alternative forms of housing; and cost per unit perspective. These details are outlined in the City Planner's report dated May 11, 1993. It was the Planner's feeling that the Pratt proposal complied with the policies of the land use plan. The Planner noted that the density is no higher than what would be allowed for a single - family home development, and is probably less. The rezoning proposal and the PUD controls that the City has comply with the Comp Plan goals. Mr. Hamel, 3250 Twin Lake Road, reported that he has watched the quality of the lake deteriorate over the years, and in the early 1970's the U of M indicated that the lake was in its later stages of life. Hamel described the algae that has developed in the lake, thus deteriorating it. Hamel reported that he did not care whether single - family or townhomes were developed on the Mitchell property, but wanted to know what efforts would be taken to protect the lake. Hamel pointed out that the lake has no inlet other than run -off, therefore, any pollutants into the lake must be used up by the lake. Hamel stated that in the interests of preserving the lake, the City should be very careful of what it permits on the lake, whether it was single - family or townhomes. Hamel pointed out that there was a natural filter for the lake prior to the trailer court being developed. Hamel felt the matter needed further study before any approval is granted, otherwise the lake will turn into a cesspool. The City Planner pointed out that in 1989 the DNR adopted new shoreline regulations, and in 1991 the Wetland Protection Act was passed, both of which require substantial protection of the lake. Run -off and sediments must be captured before they get into the lake. These protections are in place for the lake that were not when other development occurred along the shoreline. DeLonais asked how many feet the townhome development would have to be set back from the shoreline. The City Planner replied that 37 1/2 feet of property back from the shoreline would have to remain untouched. Page 9