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• • Planning & Zoning Board October 8, 1997 Page 14 attached to each purchase agreement allowing for background checks on prospective tenants. Chair Schaps expressed his feeling that a homeowners' association would prohibit rentals. Mr. Brixius stated that rentals in such developments were quite common. Mr. Kerber added that the units would ultimately be sold, then being subject to the wishes of the owners. The question was raised as to whether this development would be condominiums or town homes. Mr. Kerber stated they will be town homes. Mr. Dunn explained the difference between a condominium and a town home as the owner of a condominium does not own the land on which his residence stands, while a town home owner also owns the actual land as well as the structure. Mr. Brixius explained that a town home is a type of building. Reference to condominium defines the ownership pattern; i.e., a condominium apartment, a condominium town home, a condominium single - family home. "Condominium" means the owner owns the air space and everything else is owned in common. A town home is a specific housing unit, in this case side -by -side units having separate entrances, separate driveways and garages, etc. It is not uncommon for someone to buy such a unit and later rent it. Mr. Brixius could not see any way to guarantee that the units would never be used as rentals. Ms. Palace expressed concern about the proximity of the Lino Lakes correctional facility, suggesting that relatives of inmates might rent the units. She further explained that the crime prevention program prefers one way in and one way out of a neighborhood. At the present time, the neighborhood is arranged in that manner. She also expressed concern about the proposed angular lots. Ms. Palace asked for a demographics study, suggesting that the town homes would not be appropriate for senior citizens as had been suggested to her. Ms. Palace also indicated desire to remain outside of the MUSA. Dan Keger, next door neighbor to the Palaces on Marilyn Drive, referred to the map, showing the location of approximately 20 existing homes. He indicated that the increased traffic created by the proposed development would pose considerable difficulty for present residents. Tom Rayburn, last house on Marilyn Drive cul -de -sac, expressed concern that the neighborhood would be completely changed following completion of this project. From his perspective, living on the cul -de -sac, the absence of traffic is a significant asset, and he doesn't wish to see that change. He suggested additional cul -de -sacs, including