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• • • Planning & Zoning Board December 11, 2002 Page 13 appealing. He expressed concern about sound and light pollution. He requested they go back to the original plan with fewer homes noting this would be more appealing to the residents. Jeff Kolstad, Carl Street, stated this was his third time at these meeting and he noted he was still against Carl Street being connected because of the placement of his home. He stated the history of the development and Carl Street was completed with requirements that Carl Street would not be connected. He stated if the street were to go through, it would hinder his property the way it was now. He stated there was no room for the street. He stated they could use the sod fields for development, if necessary and leave Carl Street as it was. He noted the sod field owner was willing to sell his property for development. He stated a road through the sod fields was a better option, than extending Carl Street through. He indicated he had met with the Police and Fire Chiefs and inquired about emergency vehicle routes. He stated they told him that they would always take the most immediate route. They tried to avoid going through residential neighborhoods. He stated they indicated they would not use Carl Street as an alternative emergency access because that was not the most direct way to get into the development. He stated the City had not done their homework and came up with facts. He noted if Carl Street was moved, he would have no choice, except to go across his neighbor's property to get out of his driveway to get to the road. However, he stated he would prefer that option rather than a cul -de -sac on his property. He stated he had no choice on building his home, except where it was at because of the topography of the land and now the City wanted to put the road right in his front yard. He noted a petition had been submitted previously to the City requesting Carl Street not go through, and he believed the City was not concerned about what the residents wanted. Jeff Morell, stated he was the most affected property owner in this development. He stated he was concerned about Carl street going through. He expressed concern about the construction equipment on Sunset and the ruining of the road. He asked if he would be able to hook up to sewer and water in the future. Chair Schaps replied he did not have a definite answer for him, but he believed he would be able to. Mr. Morell asked why there was no senior housing in this development. He requested when the development went ahead, he not be left behind. He asked if there was any consideration being made along Sunset. He noted the traffic had drastically increased on Sunset over the years. Mr. Lyden stated he was concerned about the Carl Street connection. He stated he thought the Board had requested police and fire input regarding the connection of Carl Street. He again requested staff to get this information for the Board. Chair Schaps stated there were still a number of things needed to be resolved and he believed it required more time. Mr. Kirmis replied he agreed with that. Chair Schaps asked the Board members if they should continue the Public Hearing until January, 2003. He thanked applicant for their efforts, but stated there was still work to do. Mr. Johnson requested they tell them which side the Board wanted to be on to clarify everything. DRAFT MINUTES