04/14/1999 P&Z Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Search

Planning & Zoning Board April 14, 1999 Page 8 Chair Schaps declared the public hearing open at 7:56 p.m. Ms. Carlson asked if the maps shows the design of the site. She also asked how this plat differs from a parcel laid out as R -1 X. Mr. Smyser stated on a R-1X parcel the lot sizes would be bigger and there would be less open space. The road would not have a curve, there would be no buffer around the wetland, and the lot width would be greater. The developer is building his own home on Lot #10. Ms. Carlson asked if the ownership of the opens space stays with the individual parcels. Mr. Smyser indicated the ownership will stay with individual owners because of the small size of the project and the lots. He noted the placement of the housing pads will be up to the owners. Mr. Johnson expressed concern regarding Lot #6 and the house. The back door looks at house on Lot #7. The backyard of 1 "" to 12th Avenue. Mr. Smyser stated the development does contain a t ot. e purpose is to get as many lots as possible and still maintain open space. er e a 30 -40' grove of trees along 12th Avenue. Saving the trees is a very , feat re. Mr. Corson asked if there are guideline ` etaili hat can be done regarding the buffer easements. Mr. Smyser indicated fie be • ° . iled perimeters regarding the buffer. Mr. Corson suggested a requir Ra: -- royal should include a declaration acknowledging the buffs Chair Schaps ask regarding pote stated the averag City and lots are a t average width lots on the street. He also expressed concern g there are too many lots on the property. Mr. Smyser lots are 50'. Too many lots on the property is a concern for the A regular development would not save the trees. The smaller tree preservation and open space. Chair Schap >y . ted he does not see a problem with Lots #1-5. Lots #6 -9 have back doors that look at Lot #7. He suggested placing only three lots on that side of the street. Ms. Carlson stated she is concerned about the lots with a smaller width and a minimum house foot of R -1. The integrity of the neighborhood is of concern. She asked that the lots be platted to make them R -1X. Mr. Smyser stated the plan tries to allow for flexibility to preserve natural features. If the City is going to promote environmental development it is going to have to start thinking beyond typical zoning. Ms. Carlson stated she is not sure this plan meets the preservation development standard. F •