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• • • PLANNING & ZONING BOARD June 8, 1994 PDO tool had been used in the platting of Quail Ridge, Park Grove, and Pine Ridge. This particular plat has only four (4) lots which do not meet the R -1X area requirements. The lot width requirements are adhered to on 95% of the lots. The flexibility that is being requested is on the interior of the plat - the exterior lots all meet or far exceed the requirements of the R -1X District. If the plat is redrawn to conform to the R -1X standards, there would need to be additional street area and the exterior lots would become smaller. Mr. Corsan stated that the plan presented would look the best and adhering to the R -1X requirements would not improve the looks of the development. (He did not have a drawing of an arrangement that would meet the R -1X requirements as requested by the P & Z) The economics of the plat are indicating that the costs will exceed $38,000 per lot therefore requiring open field lots demanding a price of $50,000. The Quail Ridge Plat has lots ranging from $32,900 - 49,900 with amenities like open space and wooded lots. Al Robinson stated that when the Plat for Quail Ridge was approved there were certain requirements regarding erosion control. These requirements have not been met. Kirk Corson explained that they have cleaned the street twice and used 100 lbs. of seed and hay bales for the drainage swales. The homes in the plat were constructed in the winter and road restrictions just went off May llth. Homeowners are putting in their driveways, landscaping and should be sodding within the next few weeks. Mr. Robinson indicated that Hokansons track record was not good and the plat looks like heck. The P & Z's intention was that the plat look good and there be no erosion into the wetlands or storm sewer system or onto the streets. These are the reasons I have problems with this PDO request. Planning Consultant Brixius advised the P & Z that the PDO Classification has nothing to do with the erosion problems in Quail Ridge. Chairman Schaps stated that he believes Hokanson is shaded by the numbers - he had wanted to see what the plat would look like as R -1X. What we asked be done has not been done! John Landers asked how many lots they would lose. Mr. Corsan indicated about four which would increase the costs to over $40,000 /lot. Chris Lyden asked if the residents would have an opportunity to speak to the 47 lots that do not meet the requirements of R -1X Zoning. Chairman Schaps stated that the Public Hearing had been closed at the last meeting. Al Robinson then made a MOTION to deny the preliminary plat and PDO as presented. John Landers seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried. 3