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PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MEETING APRIL 13, 1994 Paul Behr of Karth Road stated that his property line ends before the road begins. The pond is on his property - not the road. Furthermore, the road has not been used as a road since before 1981. It is in Cedar Lake. Jeanne Cummings, daughter of Mrs. Whitcomb, stated that they have farmed the property since 1971. Mrs. Whitcomb decided it was time to sell the property so they sought developers. They have lost over 14 acres to wetlands. The lots proposed will be over 3/4 of an acre which is larger than required in an R - 1X District. The land is valuable and people knew it was not going to stay rural forever. In response to a previous question by Mr. DeMotts, she indicated that they still own the property on the west side of Holly Drive and have no plans for it at this time. Al Strommen of 6177 Holly Drive indicated that he has lived there since 1979 and the rezoning was a shock to him. There was no notification that he was aware of. Additional comments were received. Kirk Corson, representing Hokanson Development, explained that the original parcel contained 120 acres but due to wetland constraints their purchase included only 85. He indicated that a lot of the wetland is Type I and II and will most likely end up being mowed and considered yard by property owners. MOTION: Al Robinson made a motion to continue the Public Hearing to the May 11, 1994 meeting of the Planning & Zoning Board. Tom Mesich seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried. In response to the extension of Holly Drive East, City Engineer Schneider stated that the City probably has the ROW for the roadway, but that is not the problem. The City Charter would prohibit us from just building the road. Adjoining property owners would have to agree to pay for the improvement. This could be a million dollar project. Wetland constraints are an additional problem. Al Robinson stated that in the '40's & 50's this roadway was barely passible. Mr. Schneider further explained that adjoining property owners will not be assessed for any sewer and water or road improvements to 12th Avenue and Holly Drive West as a result of this proposed development. In response to an earlier concern, both Mr. Mesich and Mr. Robinson indicated that they would like to see a buffer between the rural area and the R -1X area. The audience was advised that the developer will be presenting a revised plan, meeting with the Park Board on May 2nd, and 7