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• Planning & Zoning Board February 12, 1997 Page 7 Mr. Tom Drau, 6317 Red Maple Lane, asked how assessments are calculated for adjoining property to a road project. Mr. Ahrens explained that assessments are calculated according to the number of feet fronting the road being improved. The lot being assessed would have to have frontage on the improved road. Mr. Drau stated that 48 lots on 27.9 acres will be small lots. He asked how much acreage will be used for roads and ponds and how much is buildable. Mr. Matke responded that the average size lot is 50,000 square feet, including the ponds. Mr. Craig Harvey, 440 Coyote Trail, stated that he does not believe drainage can be addressed because the current grade of his property is as high as it can be. This means the lot to the rear of his property will have to be cut down to increase the grade for sufficient drainage. His neighbor to the east also has a similar grade. Mr. Carlson stated that he intends to resolve the Harveys' drainage problem in the spring. There are funds set aside in escrow that can be used. If the house is too low, he will put in a window well. Mr. Harvey stated that putting in a window well will bring the grade up to the level of his window sill. Raising the grade higher on his house would put it above the level of the foundation, which he does not believe to be common practice. Otherwise, he supports the new development and believes it is well laid out. Ms. Mary Olstad, 6130 Ware Road, stated that she agrees with Ms. Williams. The development should not be done until after reconstruction of Ware Road, and residents should not be assessed. She noted that many children play on Ware Road, and there have been many near accidents. She is concerned about the number of children with increased traffic and a speed limit of 45 mph. Chair Schaps asked if the situation has improved with three -way stops. Ms. Olstad stated that situation has improved a little, but before the handle is up on a school bus cars zoom by. Mr. Matke stated that everyone who lives on Ware Road is worried about assessments. The City has state aid funds for state aid roads. This is what those funds are to be used for. Assessments should only be to the extent that the value of the property is increased. Mr. Larry Rogers, 514 Linden Lane, stated that he supports Mr. Carlson and would encourage the Board to approve this project. Mr. Carlson has quality developments and has honest dealings with buyers and homeowners. He also