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Planning & Zoning Board January 8, 2003 Page 27 APPROVED MINUTES Mr. Rafferty stated he is comfortable with a 22-foot driveway and the “T” intersection is acceptable but he does not care for an extension of Carl Street whatsoever. He stated that access for emergency vehicles only may be agreeable and converting Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, and 9 into Airpark is common sense since it will give the ability to control some of the tree loss. He noted that it does not matter who owns the property, the trees could be removed. Mr. Hyden stated he agrees with expansion to 22-foot driveways and to leave Carl Street as it is. He stated the Fire Department and Police Departments stress safety and he could support an emergency breakaway so the neighborhood can remain as it is. He stated he supports converting Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, and 9 into Airpark lots to provide a better buffer. Chair Schaps stated he agrees with the 22-f oot driveways. He noted that action cannot be taken until the engineering plans are submitted and reviewed by City staff. He stated he supports converting Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, and 9 into Airpark lots which may save more trees than otherwise. With regard to Carl Street, Chair Schaps stated he is leaning towards extension but thinks that Mr. Lyden raises a good point to request additional data regarding response times and to explore the option of an emergency break off which may solve the issue, at least until there is further development to the north. He stated the issue for him is emergency service and the Police Ch ief and Fire Chief have indicated it would improve their response time. However, the cul-de-sac could remain if the new data shows positive response times or that break off is an option. Mr. Hyden made a MOTION to continue the public hearing to the February 12, 2003 meeting and table consideration of the MUSA Reserve Allocation (85.3 acres), the Rezoning from Rural to R-1, Single Family Residential and R-3, Medium Density Residential, a PUD to allow airplane hangers, private streets, and multiple buildings on a single lot, and the preliminary plat for Century Farm North Development Inc. for a 250 unit low and medium density residential development (Century Farm North) located upon a 95.1 acres site north of Thomas Street and east of Sunset Road, and was supported by Mr. Rafferty. Mr. Lyden asked about the location of a driveway and unit. Mr. Smyser stated there are a number of issues that staff will resolve with the applicant and that is one which will need to be addressed. Chair Schaps thanked Eilene Couture, the representative from the St. Joe’s Social Justice Committee, and stated that all need to keep in mind the need for life-cycle housing. Motion carried 5-0. Mr. Smyser noted they will have to re-examine how fire trucks gain access to these hangers since there will be no paved taxi lane. Mr. Johnson stated he spoke with the Fire Chief today who indicated that the State Building Code is in the process of being revised. If approved, the hangers would need to have automatic sprinkler systems which would change the impact for Fire Department