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• • Planning & Zoning Board July 10, 1996 was vocal about putting in a park and carried a petition for a tot lot on Oakwood Lane. There have been no public information meetings, which he believes is a step missing. Many ideas have been discussed, and he requested a 30 -day delay to give residents an opportunity to clarify what is taking place. Mr. Carlson stated that if the City decides that the vacant area should be park land and the church would be willing to negotiate a trade, he would make a commitment to dedicate that land to the City for a park. Mr. Don McMahn, 6116 Baldwin Lake Road, noted that the proposed trail through the vacant area would not have a destination. Ms. Wyland stated that the City has to put trails in when development occurs because that is the only time the City can require the necessary easements. Ms. Roxanne Lapadat, 130 Woodridge, Lot 10, stated that her biggest concern is that Oakwood Lane not be connected to County Road J, or access the church because of the increased traffic in the neighborhood. Chair Schaps stated that the plan does not include a connection to Oakwood Lane. Ms. Wyland added that there is no plan to extend Oakwood Lane. If it were to be extended, it would have to be part of a subdivision which would require another public hearing. Mr. Herr asked if there is any plan for the church to extend its driveway to Oakwood Lane. Ms. Wyland stated that there is an existing dirt trail, but no access is proposed and is not part of this Conditional Use Permit. Ms. Roxanne Lapadat, stated that the church has not asked for input from neighbors. Three days' notice is not very much time. Mr. Robinson stated that it seems to be the consensus of residents that there has been no contact by the church with surrounding neighbors to inform them of what is happening. He suggested foregoing the public hearing until the August meeting, when residents would be given another opportunity to speak to the Board. Mr. Melkey, 165 Ash Street, stated that he lives directly south of the church site. He is concerned about what will happen to the church land that is now wetland and woods and ponds. His property is 200 feet from the church site, and there has been no contact from church officials. He asked where the church driveway will be located. • Mr. Ahrens answered that the church will be accessed from County Road J.