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Planning & Zoning Board March 10, 2004 Page 16 there would be a development in the area. He stated he had built a nice deck on his home, which would now be facing a large building. He expressed concern about emergency vehicle access. Chair Schaps stated he was guessing the building would be no larger than Mr. Engelbretson's home. Mr. Engelbretson asked if there could be trees placed between the building and his home for a natural barrier. He expressed concern about the lights from the parking lot. Joe Lacroix, 720 79th Street, asked for clarification on the property line. Mr. Smyser stated the side lot line setback was normally 10 feet and the rear setback was 30 feet, but what was a rear or a side lot line on this property was difficult to determine because of the odd shape of the property. He stated they tried to maintain a 20 -foot setback. Mr. Lacroix expressed concern about the number of buildings on the site. He asked for an explanation as to why this needed to be rezoned. Mr. Smyser explained why it was necessary to rezone this from R -1 to R -2. Mr. LaCroix asked if this was approved, the building have a variety of architectural style, materials, and colors. Amy Brandl, 706 79th, stated there was already a traffic issue on 79th Street and expressed concern about having more traffic on their street with this development. She stated they were told when they bought their property that this area was intended for single - family homes. She expressed concern when they were digging up the property that she would have another problem with mice and garner snakes. She asked they limit the amount of residents in this area because of the increase of traffic. Kirk Nelson, 7010 79th Street, stated there were too many buildings and they were too close to the lots. He stated he was told the drainage easement would not be developed and he was told this by the developer. Mr. Smyser stated what was being proposed was to reconfigure the drainage easement throughout the lot. Mr. Nelson expressed concern about a building being too close to his lot line. He expressed concern about the loss of trees to the side of the development. He stated he would put his house up for sale if this development went in. He indicated he was not opposed to some type of a development on this property, but he did not want this development. Chair Schaps stated as much as everyone wanted to have open space around their backyards, it did not happen unless they owned the property. Mr. Nelson stated he would like to see the trees remain; unit 15 not be so close to his property line; and the drainage easement retained. He stated if they did not impose on the drainage easement, he would not object to the development. He noted the developer had not done the best at maintaining the pond they created either. Teri O'Connell, 1000 Main Street, stated she was on the Environmental Board. She indicated the Environmental Board's biggest concern was the cul -de -sac. She stated they DRAFT MINUTES