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Planning & Zoning Board August 13, 2003 Page 4 APPROVED MINUTES park a public park. He stated there were no playgrounds within a reasonable distance for the children in the neighborhood. Diane Lange, 6449 Hokah Drive, stated she was concerned about the traffic issues, especially around the Arrowhead area. She st ated the image of the City of Lino Lakes was not represented by this medium density townhome development. She stated she had moved to the City because of the open spac e and she stated she was worried about the overpopulation of the area, as well as the increases in tra ffic, and the pollution. She asked them to look at the area and asked if the townhomes fit into the look of the area. Mr. Lyden stated he would like to se e a development without the PUD. Mr. Corson made a MOTION to close the public hearing 7:57 p.m., and was supported by Mr. Lyden. Motion carried 5-1 (Lyden). Greg Schlink, Bruggeman Properties, stated they had made adjustments to this plan for a lower use on the commercial property. He stated he believed the plan they were presenting now was a good plan that f it into the City’s requirements. Mr. Tralle stated he wanted this devel opment have the look and feel of a neighborhood. He stated while he agreed this project was a great improvement over the original plan, he wanted to see a variety of color in the si ding and shingles. Mr. Schlink reviewed the types and colors of materials they were proposing to use for this development. Mr. Schlink stated he would like to come back with more detail on the exterior materials and colors to see if it would meet with th e Board’s requirements. Chair Schaps also expressed concern about having all of the townhomes look the same. Mr. Schlink stated they would change the el evations to address the Board’s issues. Mr. Corson asked about the private park vers us a public park. Mr . Schlink replied the Park Board’s concern was that there was not enough public access to the park. Mr. Corson asked if the park would be m onitored. Mr. Schlink replied it would be private property and it would be up to the To wnhome Association as to how it would be enforced. He stated they did not have a ny problem with the park being public and they would be willing to have it as a public park. Mr. Corson noted there was not another park in the area and it would be nice to have a park for the residents. Mr. Lyden pointed out this would be consistent with the comprehensive plan to have a neighborhood focal point if the park was public. Chair Schaps asked how they could recommend a public park if the Park Board recommended against it. Mr. Smyser replie d the Park Board had a serious discussion regarding this and if it were going to be a public park, the Board was not comfortable with the design of the park. He noted it was an isolated area and it was not a space conducive to public use. He stated if there were going to be a pub lic park on the site, it