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Planning&Zoning Board <br /> May 13, 1998 <br /> n Page 5 <br /> Paul Marano, 6170 Oakwood Drive, explained that he was opposed to the population <br /> increase the project would cause. He relocated back to Minnesota in 1986 and looked at <br /> many areas before purchasing his current property. He chose to live in this area because <br /> of the spacious lots. He also expressed concern regarding drainage and the ecosystem. <br /> He questioned who he would turn to for help if the septic system backed up into the pond. <br /> John Grundhoffer, 235 Linda Avenue, stated that his main concern was that Collova <br /> Builders had not presented any concrete plans and also offered no consistency. He <br /> wanted to be very sure as to what the builders would be developing on that property. He <br /> stated that if Collova Builders were given low minimum requirements, they would only <br /> build the low minimum housing. Mr. Grunehoffer would like to see the same quality of <br /> housing developed that is already in place. He noted that any wildlife currently in the <br /> area would eventually disappear. <br /> Chair Schaps asked for a show of hands from the audience that would be in favor of the <br /> R-1X zoning. The majority of those present did raise their hand. <br /> Jim Holt, 6261 Laurene, stated that last year his neighbor had 2 lots on one side of his <br /> home, he now has nineteen houses. He indicated that he was opposed to the project. <br /> n <br /> Mike Dockendorf, 6168 Laurene, explained that he lived next to the big pond. Currently, <br /> his lawn is often damp, and he believes that more homes will cause too much additional <br /> water run-off. He stated that he has never had a problem with water in his home. <br /> Ken Trittin, 6221 Laurene, stated that he has lived in his home since 1970. He is <br /> concerned that Collova Builders has not yet proposed the exact location of homes on the <br /> lots. <br /> Chair Schaps indicated that the proposed homes would be placed in accordance with the <br /> required setbacks. <br /> Mr. Trittin asked if there was a set plan for the location of the homes. He questioned if <br /> the rezoning should be approved before there was a plan for the exact location of homes. <br /> He stated he has not yet seen anything platted, and expressed concern over the amount of <br /> trees that would have to be destroyed. <br /> Missy Trittin, 6221 Laurene, stated that the area is beautiful and she would like to see the <br /> trees and the wildlife remain the same. She explained that she has seen 22 different <br /> species of birds, including a very rare woodpecker. Destroying all of the trees would be a <br /> terrible waste. <br /> Mr. Sampair said that all the comments from the concerned residents were very good and <br /> had been taken into consideration. He pointed out that the total area of the proposed <br />