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• • • Planning & Zoning Board - Special Meeting May 18, 1994 circumstances, I feel this area is appropriate for a change in zoning to R -1. I also believe that there is a benefit to the entire area in extending sewer and water closer to areas with septic systems that have some potential for becoming unusable. I see more damage to the environment by the lack of sewer systems than by the presence of homes. John Landers stated that he has four concerns: 1. Traffic, there will be over 300 additional trips /day on Lilac Street. 2. Run -off 3. Density 4. Schools - our tax burden will be increased with the need for additional schools. Tom Mesich felt that if we are talking about a MUSA Exchange, he would like to know where the MUSA is being taken from and do those property owners know yet. Al Brixius advised the P & Z that we are looking at some areas north of Main street to use as an exchange at this time. These properties, although within the MUSA Line have actually been taken out, at the request of the property owners, for tax purposes. Additionally, utility extension to these sites is not reasonable in the near future. It is also intended that the MUSA designation would be returned to these properties in the very near future when an overall MUSA reallocation is considered. MOTION: John Landers made a motion to deny the rezoning request. Tom Mesich seconded the motion. On Roll Call: Ayes: Landers, Mesich, Schones, Nordine Nays: Robinson, Gelbmann, Schaps Motion carried on 4 to 3 vote to deny rezoning request. Mr. Schones summarized his reasons for voting for denial as follows: "I feel the parcel can not handle 150 new homes without a PDO. The wetlands are there for a purpose and far be it from me to take that away. Questions regarding transportation, land use comparability and the availability of utilities. Performance standards fall short because of the wetlands." Mesich, Landers and Nordine agreed with these reasons for 5