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• • • Planning & Zoning Board March 10, 1999 Page 4 set the standard and then enforce it. She stated there is a difference in the covenants between the phases and a lot of confusion. She asked that the confusion be eliminated. She also asked about the discussions that were held with residents. Acting Chair Johnson advised that "executive" is a marketing term that anyone can advertise. Covenants are attached to the lots. Covenants are not enforced by the City. The developer provides a list of lots sizes but there is no guarantee regarding the prices. Mr. Quigly noted that nothing has changed between phases. Pricing has always been consistent. The covenants were the same between phases. There is confusion regarding a basketball hoop. A resident put one in. The only way to enforce the convenants is to go through the court system. He noted they discourage fencing but cannot prohibit it. He stated the standards are published and distributed in the packets. All builders receive the packets. Mr. Deppard asked when the plan becomes cast in stone. Acting Chair Johnson advised that if the plan is approved tonigh City Council on March 22, 1999. Mr. Smyser added that the fi the Planning and Zoning Board again. There may not be this project. will go before the n will come before hearing regarding Mr. Smyser stated that a public notice go a s 1 dents within 600 feet of a project. An earlier public hearing on th .r. as held in September, 1998. There was very little public response. lithe ':; ,lot of public interest staff will suggest the developer set up neighborh eet A special neighborhood meeting relating to this project was not help is. land ed there was a lot of public interest when the project originally c Ms. Kuny stated that e standard of notifying residents within 600 feet is only 20 homes in their case. The bulk of the homes are further than 600 feet. She stated the lack of interest from residents was because of the lack of notice. Mr. Smyser stated great efforts are made to notify the public. Typically, the City Council will not hold another public hearing. However, the Council is willing to listen to residents. He stated the notification process is a difficult process. Ms. Dory Martinez, 2316 LaCasse Court, asked if the park will be connected to the 3rd phase. Ms. Wyland stated there is too much wetland to connect the property so no trailway was planned. Ms. Martinez asked how many park lands were dedicated for phase I and phase It Ms. Wyland stated two areas were dedicated for park land. The land will not necessarily be developed for play area. They may remain open area. When the development is more complete there will be a neighborhood meeting.