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February 17, 1983 Task Force Page -3- Alexejew asked if there is such delicate water tables near the lakes why are you roposing multi - family dwellings in the area between Lake Drive and the lakes? Mr. Short explained this area does have good soil, near major intersections and on a major highway. Also before any multi - family housing can be built the proposals will have to be reviewed by several state agencies. Wesley Jenson - 6075 Hodgson Road - Felt the Task Force was defeating its purpose for comm- ercial property by cutting his commercial property in half. He felt that the proposed commercial area on Hodgson north of County Road J was not large enough for possibly a small shopping center. Mr. Jenson noted that this proposal makes the tree service accross from his property re- sidential and non - conforming. He felt this did not make sense. Mr. Weible asked what effect will the water table have on the proposed multi- family develop- ment? What services are needed for higher density, is water a requirement? Mr. Short explained municipal water is not a requirement but sewer is. Soil tests are also required. Mr. Meyer of 6352 Hodgson requested his property remain commercial since he is operating his insurance agency from this address. Mr. Musel - 6364 Hodgson Road requested his property remain commercial since he is planning to operate a drywall business from this location. Paul Zack - 6238 Laurene - Felt the TAsk Force had done a good job. He asked if sewers re brought in what was the logical direction from which it would come? Mr. Short ex- lained at present it would be most practical to hook into one of the two lift stations in the area. One is located near Baldwin Moble Court, the second is located at Totem Trail and Birch Street. Mr. Zack asked what was the highest potential direction from which sewers would come, Blaine or here. Mr. Short felt for the multi - family district on Lake Drive it would come from Blaine. Mr, Johnson was asked when the zoning ordinance and map would be finished.= He explained the process through Council and public hearings. Rosemary Storbert - 6978 Lake Drive - Said with the possibility of a horse racing facility in the north suburban area, this could have alot of impact on this City. Mr. Short said they had not taken this into consideration because it would require impact statements and there is nothing definite on the possibility of the track for this area. Mr. Vickers asked why the SE corner of Birch Street and Hodgson Road is proposed for R -3? Mr. Johnson felt this could be a PUD area. With the amount of traffic already in this area it would be a poor place for single family homes. Mrs. Murphy felt R -3 would make traffic worse. Mr. Johnson felt there would be better controls on the accesses. Mr. Johnson thanked everyone for coming tonight. The meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m.