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Planning & Zoning Board <br />April 12, 2000 <br />•Page 17 <br />• <br />• <br />Mike Winge, Marshan Lane, stated he is a minority property owner with Glen Rehbein. <br />He stated he shares the comments made by the first two speakers. Mr. Winge stated that <br />while visiting Florida he saw a development that was the same concept as being <br />suggested in this plan. He stated that it was enjoyed by all, some even driving their golf <br />carts to the businesses. However, when the whether turned cold, he noticed that the <br />businesses were not patronized. Mr. Winge noted the winter weather in Minnesota will <br />be a negative impact for this type of design. Also, they are being taxed for 40 acres of <br />commercial land and the plan proposes a lot of residential. <br />Tom Vacha, 7702 Lake Drive, stated his concern with the plan that shows an access point <br />to Lake Drive but no provision for any berm or trees for residents on Carolyn Drive or <br />77th Street. He noted that Lake Drive is also heavily traveled and access is difficult. <br />Greda Jacott, 719 77th Street, pointed out the location of her <br />about the roadway. She stated they have the youngest child <br />the proposed plan results in their having to back out int <br />this will be a concern for other homes in the neighb <br />neighborhood children use the roadway to practice <br />concerned for their safety. <br />Darrel Silverness, YMCA Director, state <br />He explained they are working with a <br />preparing some site plan drawings <br />for a second access point and if <br />money. He explained that o <br />and require street facade. <br />lot side, meaning they <br />YMCA is built and thi <br />development is d <br />believe they have <br />nd stated her concern <br />neighborhood and <br />. Ms. Achott stated <br />She advised that <br />eboard so she is <br />like to offer preliminary comments. <br />o is reviewing design standards and <br />of the requirement results in the need <br />a the cost, they would need to raise more <br />ed site, two sides will be considered street sides <br />most of their users will be entering from the parking <br />e decorative sides. Mr. Silverness stated if the <br />s developed within three years, they will be thrilled. But, if <br />membership will be negatively impacted. He stated they <br />site for the YMCA. <br />James Kauth, West 7 Street, noted the location of his house and asked if the site plan <br />depicts the existing structures or new buildings at the corner of 77th Street. Mr. Smyser <br />stated it depicts the long term vision that the site will be redeveloped. <br />Mr. Kauth asked about the price of housing in the residential area and if it includes public <br />housing. Chair Schaps explained there has been no discussion of price or type of housing <br />that would be included. Mr. Smyser stated that is correct. <br />Mr. Kauth asked about the density for the residential. Mr. Smyser stated that is not yet <br />known, but there is a possibility for townhomes. <br />Mr. Coyle noted the Tagg quadrant has two commercial operations in existence and asked <br />how those facilities measure up to the proposed Town Center standards. Mr. Smyser <br />