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• • Planning & Zoning Board January 12, 1994 getting tough in regard to citizen input. We do need development in the City and developable property is at a minimum. To get reduced taxes we need industry, to get industry we need roof -tops. The tax base will not improve if we are a bedroom community . Additionally, a person should be able to develop their property within the scope of the law - this proposal is within that scope. I think it is unfortunate that people do not want development in their backyard. Development is inevitable, good development is important. The Board was advised that although Tom Mesich was absent from the meeting he had indicated that he was not in favor of this rezoning. -z F. PUBLIC HEARING: Lamotte /Whitcomb, Property south of Birch Street and West of 12th Ave., Rezone from R -1 to R -1X Mr. Brixius reviewed this item which is a staff initiated rezoning of approximately 108.7 acres of property located within the MUSA, south of Birch Street and west of 12th Avenue. The property is bordered by Brandywood (Zoned R -1X) on the East and D. Ericksons 2nd Addition (Zoned R -1) on the west, and Quail Ridge (Zoned R -1X) on the north. Based on the information provided in the staff report, the rezoning is consistent with existing conditions and current land uses, will not be detrimental to sensitive environmental features of the land, may increase property valuation and City tax base, and is consistent with the Lino Lakes Comprehensive Plan. A Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment was briefly discussed relating to minimum lot sizes in the R -1X Zoning District. Mr. Schones stated that he was opposed to reducing lot sizes in this zoning district and would prefer to see a minimum of 12,825 square feet above the OHW and/or wetland. Mr. Ge lbmann asked if this change would have any effect on the house pad size and was advised that it would not. Mr. Kirk Corson, representing Hokanson Development, indicated that they have a purchase agreement on a portion of the property to be rezoned. He indicated that of the 72 acres proposed to be development, 15 acres are Type I and II wetland which may be wet for only a few weeks of the year. The overall proposed density for this projects would be approximately 1.7 lots per acre. Providing R -1X overall area with R -1 area above the wetland and /or OHW would seem to fit with the existing wetland restraints and cost of development. An 83' wide lot would be adequate to construct a three -car garage which seems to illustrate the difference between an R -1 home and R -1X home. Mr. Corson stated that the would prefer to see some flexibility as proposed in the ordinance amendment. Mr. Chuck Secora was present representing the Whitcomb's and indicated that they would support Mr. Corsons recommendation which would provide flexibility in lot area and width and the 9