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• <br />• <br />ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING OCTOBER 25, 2000 <br />Mr. Adolph explained that providing a 60 -foot right -of -way would push the homes closer <br />to the roadway. He suggested that a 50 -foot right -of -way is adequate for streets in this <br />development. <br />Donlin stated she does not necessarily agree that smaller sized cluster lots with a <br />conservation easement are of less value than a larger sized lot. She suggested less value <br />would result in placing an additional 15 homes in this area due to added congestion. <br />Donlin stated the quality of life would be better and the desired value could still be <br />achieved if those additional 15 homes were removed. <br />Mr. Adolph stated in this case, they are not considering a small sized lot to be of equal <br />value to a larger sized lot. <br />Donlin stated she realizes this is a PUD so consideration of higher density, etc. is given <br />but she is not sure this high number of homes is a necessity. <br />Mr. Adolph stated with this development, there will be a meowners association to <br />address outdoor maintenance. He stated it would prov. the benefits of townhomes <br />without having a partywall. <br />Mr. Fairbrother stated the home size would be `_�_ "'� hich'meets a market demand and <br />need for those who are downsizing or empty neste <br />Vice Chair Davidson agreed with Donlin re _y e desirability for smaller lots if it <br />contains the same amenities, view and '.-wer houses. <br />Asleson asked if lots of that �� w �,s�': se in the marketplace. Mr. Adolph stated Mr. <br />Hill would be able to ans n. <br />Donlin stated she appreciate etter viewsheds with this plan but she does not think it <br />is fair to then add 15 units whip" creates more congestion. <br />Mr. Fairbrother asked when the point of economics of the development and the <br />conservation issues balance out. <br />Vice Chair Davidson noted that Option C was discussed at the last meeting, not Option <br />A. She asked if there is an option somewhere between Option A and Option C, to create <br />fewer lots and more open spaces. <br />Mach stated the role of the Board is to address the environmental aspects and while he <br />agrees not much has been gained environmentally, he is sensitive to the economic issues. <br />Asleson stated they bought the land to develop into houses and the question being asked <br />is how few homes can be built and the project still work. He noted the developer has <br />addressed issues of buffering and greenway. Asleson stated the developer will have to <br />