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• • • Planning & Zoning Board August 13. 1997 Page 11 Mr. Dunn asked the price range of the homes. Mr. Krueger stated that the homes will be priced between $120,000 and $130,000. Mr. Robinson made a MOTION to call a five- minute break at 9:20 p.m. to allow the set up of a model illustration of the proposed development. Ms. Dahl seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously, 7 -0. Chair Schaps reconvened the meeting at 9:25 p.m. Mr. Rick Harrison, Development Planner, stated that the development is planned in a cove design. Lot widths are narrower at the setback line, approximately 80 feet. With the change in width, more green space will be in front yards for a visually pleasing streetscape. There is a reduction of lineal feet of pavement needed for the street with the coving design. Homes are set further back on the curved roads. The average lot size is over 13,000 square feet. Lots are bigger by cutting down on the amount of road needed. All homes will have three -car garages. Where possible three -way T intersections are planned and four -way intersections are avoided unless there is an existing road. Mr. Dunn asked the lot widths at the curb line. Mr. Harrison stated that he does not have an accurate answer. The width is less than standard, perhaps 45 to 50 feet. With the house set further back on the lots, there will be longer driveways and more parking area. The townhouse area will be used as a transition from single family development to the commercial area south east of the development. Chair Schaps suggested that the Board table action and continue the public hearing until the September meeting to give the developer time to hold another neighborhood meeting and address the many questions and concerns that have been raised at this hearing. Neighboring residents do not know enough about this project, as evidenced by the many questions and concerns. He noted that the school district is informed about new development. Sometimes the City receives a response but not always. He agreed that it would be appropriate to seek a response from the school district regarding this proposal. Mr. Gelbmann stated that there are disadvantages with small back yards. He also noted that the intersection at 79th Avenue appears to be a difficult corner and expressed concern about traffic problems there. Mr. Krueger stated that according to the traffic study, a very low traffic impact is expected. It is anticipated that only two cars at a time will be stacked at the intersection of 79th Avenue. Mr. Johnson stated that one of the conditions of PDO zoning is that in return for flexibility in relaxing stipulations of lot design, the City would receive a quality product. Curved streets are visually pleasing, but sight distance is limited. Traffic may be slower, but unexpected situations can be encountered. He suggested contacting the Police Chief for his input. Mr. Krueger responded that whether the development is with a cove design or the same as other blocks makes no difference to him. Actually, coving creates more work, but the result looks great.