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• • Planning & Zoning Board January 12, 1994 The farm area is more dense but landscaping will be provided and they have, in the past, taken control of their developments and provided well designed plats. Property values in the area will be increased. It is possible that something can be done about the 6 homes facing the 2 1/2 acre lots - additional landscaping, more evergreens, or something. Planning Consultant Brixius requested that the P & Z members tailor their vote along the criteria outlined in the staff report. MOTION: Ed Schones made a motion recommending denial of the rezoning from R -Rural to R -1, Residential. John Landers seconded the motion. On roll call: Ayes: Schones, Landers, Nordine Nays: Robinson, Gelbmann Motion carried to deny rezoning request. P & Z explanation of Vote: Ed Schones stated the he would provide a written detail of his vote if necessary. The year 2010 for ER, Expansion Residential, is stated in the 1987 Comprehensive Plan. Although the plan does not dictate a time line, this number is out there. He added that he has been a resident of the City for eight (8) years and feels the City needs to move on issues like this with caution. As a member of the P & Z Board I do not feel comfortable at this time with the facts I have been presented. The land use is a question and the fiscal benefit to the community at large is another question. Kathy Nordine stated that she felt the proposal was premature because it is outside the MUSA Boundary. She would like to see the MUSA area prioritized. Utilities would have to be extended into this area and she felt there was infill land available. She also indicated that the density seemed high for a portion of the project. John Landers stated that he agreed with Ms. Nordine that the development is premature because it is outside the MUSA. He thinks the year 2010 is more feasible and overall the density is too great. Rick Gelbmann stated that the benefit and impact to the community as a whole far outweighs the negative factors. He can see no major defects in the plan and although it is located outside the MUSA, he felt the project was within the scope of the City's Comprehensive Plan. There is some difficulty with compatibility and density. • Al Robinson stated that he felt all six (6) items were covered. Maybe as the oldest member of the Board he is 8