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• r • Planning & Zoning Board January 22, 2003 Page 9 regulations. It is further intended to promote more economical and efficient use of the land while providing a harmonious variety of housing choices, a height level of urban amenities, and preservation of natural scenic qualities of open space. Staff noted an important aspect on the PDO process is that it provides for public notification and comment on the proposed plans. While recognizing the applicant's economic situation staff is extremely concerned with the expedited nature of this request, the proposed blanket acceptance of variations from standard City requirements and the lack of opportunity of surrounding property owners to comment on or be aware of the proposal due to the nature of the request. Staff stated they recommended denial of the proposed Minor Subdivision and related Variance. Chair Schaps invited applicant to make comment. Mr. Keefe thanked the Board and staff for their time. He stated he believed the PDO process would have the same end result. He stated with respect to the road, he would like to keep the rural feel to the area. He stated he would be willing to have a rural roadway association formed for maintenance, plowing, etc. of the road. He noted he only intended on selling two lots. Chair Schaps asked Mr. Keefe about his deadline. He asked if it was etched in stone. Mr. Keefe replied it was a bank issue and the deadline was a firm deadline. Chair Schaps stated his personal preference was to have a public notification. Mr. Ryden noted they needed to follow a process and that concerned him. Chair Schaps stated everything has been in the open about this issue, but they were being asked to not do the public notification process and that concerned him also. Mr. Corson expressed concern about setting precedence, even though he agreed with the request. Chair Schaps asked if the developer would step into the process and assist with the bank issues. He noted if the developer was willing to do that, it would give the P &Z Board the time to go through the process legally. Chair Schaps noted it appeared everyone was in favor of this proposal, but were concerned about the legalities of the request. Mr. Rafferty indicated it was a situation where certain things had to get done. He stated he believed the directions that the staff presented were correct. He stated he was on Mr. Keefe's side, but that support was needed to get the application approved. Chair Schaps stated the only option he could see was that the developer gets involved. DRAFT MINUTES