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Planning & Zoning Board December 8, 2010 Page 3 APPROVED MINUTES Board members discussed proposed lot sizes. Staff reminded the board that a Planned Unit Development allows for variation to standard r equirements, therefore smaller lot sizes are allowed. Mr. Smyser explained that a Pla nned Unit Development offers the city public elements that are not typically offered in a standard development. He specified that the Century Farm North development includes a very large park area as well as unique stormwater areas, and that overall the prope rty is less than three units per acre. Chair Tralle declared the Public Hearing open at 7:08 p.m. Mr. Gary Uhde, Century Farm Development, was presen t for questions. Mr. Uhde noted that his engineer was unable to attend due to illne ss. Mr. Uhde explained that the sale to the builder of this addition closed in 2006, but on ly two of the single family detached townhome units have been sold by Sharper Homes sinc e that time. Mr. Uhde was approached by Sharper Homes a number of years ago t o discuss potential revisions, but Mr. Uhde thought it was premature to propose change s at that time. He was approached by Sharper again about six months ago and they brou ght the concerns to the city. The city was receptive to the requested changes. He st ated that questions and concerns regarding the homeowner association had been addres sed. As the developer, Mr. Uhde is hoping that the single family homes will sell bette r than the townhomes did. He added that each single family home will offer an undergro und sprinkler system, exterior curb appeal, and a variety of color options. Mr. Uhde n oted that the size, quality and pricing of the single family homes will remain approximatel y the same as the townhomes. Mr. Pogalz made a MOTION to close the Public Hearin g at 7:15 p.m. Motion was supported by Mr. Hyden. Motion carried 5 - 0. Mr. Hyden made a MOTION to recommend approval of th e Development Stage Plan/Preliminary Plat for the 5 th Addition, subject to the following conditions: 1. The setbacks must be included on a revised prelimin ary plat that is submitted for review prior to consideration of the preliminary pl at by the City Council. The setbacks can be illustrated with a detail on the pr eliminary plat. 2. Documentation of the status of the Rice Creek Water shed Permit must be submitted for review prior to consideration of the preliminar y plat by the City Council Motion was supported by Mr. Pogalz. Motion carried 5- 0. Mr. Laden made a MOTION to recommend approval of th e Final Plan/Final Plat for the 5 th Addition, subject to the following conditions: 1. The preliminary plat of Century Farm North 5 th Addition must be approved prior to consideration of the final plat by the City Council .