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3- Sept. 20,1972 20 Townhouse sites. The part on the map cross - hatched remains untouched on #2. The proposed park area would be about 13.8 acres total. Outlot C has a gross total platted acreage of 9.5 acres. Lakes Addition #3 acreage is 82.2. The trail system would be established by the builder. It would be soft surface walkways, seeded, and trees and shrubs planted. It would then be dedicated to the Village. It whould be suitable for hiking or bicycling. Three lakeside lots will constitute the park land. No park- ing space is provided. It is intended for use by the neighboring residents. Perhaps canoe racks could be put up, but no power boats launched. Mr. Busch said they would plan to continue this walkway green space to other areas in their development except for townhouse areas. He said it hasn't been done before in the ;win City area. He felt this would give the residents a country feeling. Mr. Jensen, Suburban Engineering, said to make the area easier to maintain, it could be seeded with a perennial grass that doesn't need to be mowed. Then mowing would only be required on either side of walkways. Their lot sizes are similar to #2, 80x140 is the minimum and some of the lake shore lots are larger. One is as much as 3/4 acre or so. Mr. Karth noted that this buffer zone would be an awful expense to the Village to maintain. Mr. Hill asked why they don't give the buyers larger lots. This is not the best use of the land. With a 40' home, a 20' garage, you are down to twenty feet between homes. Mr. Busch said they must look Ft economics as regards sewer,water, bitumaneous, etc. Raising footage would be a substantial increase in lot price. The floor was opened for questions from the audience. Mr. Kliner: Lives on Lot 9 on the lake. He asked for a definition of public park. He wondered if there would be local use, or on or off - street parking. Mr. Busch said it would be dedicated as a public park, but not set up to invite or encourage public usage. There would be no facilities for that type usage. The marina on the north end is still in the plans. Larry Johnson: Lives on Lot 18 ( "allegedly a golf course lot "). When he bought they promised him a golf course in his back yard; a view of the marina; a beach, etc. He feels it's a breach of contract as none of these things has been satisfied. Vince Lombardi; Stated he represents a number of residents. He read a statement in which he stated their objections to the proposed changes_ The 2nd nine holes would be further north and 400 feet shorter than originally planned. It would decrease the value of their homes. He said Chomonix is having trouble selling these hoes now as they have hired outside real Estate salesmen to sett homes for them. What