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• • • Planning & Zoning Board September 10, 1997 Page 12 made to the plan so that all widths at the right -of -way are at least 50 feet. A requirement of 80 -foot wide lots would mean a reduction of units. The developer would then choose a standard design rather than the cove design. Mr. Brixius noted that the cove design reduces the amount of street surface and suggested that 80 -foot wide lots be required with the understanding that there will be variable front yard setbacks that will not be mandatorily set at 30 feet. At the location of the house pad, the lot would have to be 80 feet wide. The reason for the 80 -foot width requirement at the location of the house pad is to provide room for future expansion. Chair Schaps asked the width dimension of the rear of the lots. Mr. Harrison estimated that the rear lot widths would be in the 70's. Chair Schaps stated that one issue discussed at the last meeting is the fact that triangular - shaped lots are not generally favored in the City, but they have not been removed from the design. Mr. Harrison stated that the developer is not willing to remove them. The multi - family homes are to buffer the southeast. The long range future for the area appears to multi- family and commercial along that major corridor. As for the concern about 36 units being served by the cul -de -sac, there are many more in other communities. Mr. Dunn reported that he visited a similar cove design development in Centerville which is very attractive and a nice change from the rectangles that are uninteresting and create traffic speeding problems. He would like to see the cove design kept for this development because it will be an asset to the community. The twin homes and townhomes blend in well with the single family homes. Combining R -3 and R -1 development is one of the City's goals. He once lived in Roseville where townhomes were built in residential areas and property values did not go down. Mr. Dunn further stated that he agrees with Mr. Matt Keiger that not enough is being done for young people. There is a plan to build a YMCA in Town Center. The need is not unnoticed, but it is difficult to address. Mr. Robinson stated that he would not be able to vote on this issue because of a possible conflict of interest but stated that the concept is good. However, the concerns of the City Planner must be addressed, which may mean fewer lots and becomes a dollar issue for the developer. He understands the issue of R -1 next to R -3 zoning, but he believes the townhomes blend in well and this is a design that looks nice and is being built frequently. Mr. Gelbmann stated that he, too, likes the cove concept. A new concept requires extra effort to accept, but he believes the design fits into the City's plan. He would like to find a way to make this concept work. Mr. Brixius stated that the staff recommendations do not prohibit this concept. Staff is not requesting that the lot width be measured at the 30 -foot setback line. There is concern about rear yard use and the possibility for future additions, patios, and decks.