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Trehus noted the number of lots also increased from 49 to 63. Mr. <br />Adolph stated that is correct because one large lot does not equal <br />one small lot. <br />Mr. Fairbrother stated they propose 50 -foot buffers from all <br />wetlands. <br />Trehus asked if they are aware of the typical road right -of -way <br />width in Lino Lakes. Mr. Adolph stated they are proposing a 50-foot <br />right -of -way. Trehus stated the requirement is for 60 feet and <br />asked what the impact would be. Mr. Fairbrother noted this is a PUD <br />so there would be some consideration for flexibility about road <br />width and lot sizes. <br />Mr. Adolph explained that providing a 60 -foot right -of -way would <br />push the homes closer to the roadway. He suggested that a 50 -foot <br />right -of -way is adequate for streets in this development. <br />Donlin stated she does not necessarily agree that smaller sized <br />cluster lots with a conservation easement are of less value than a <br />larger sized lot. She suggested less value would result in placing <br />an additional 15 homes in this area due to added congestion. Donlin <br />stated the quality of life would be better and the desired value <br />could still be achieved if those additional 15 homes were removed. <br />Mr. Adolph stated in this case, they are not considering a small <br />sized lot to be of equal value to a larger sized lot. <br />Donlin stated she realizes this is a PUD so consideration of higher <br />density, etc. is given but she is not sure this high number of homes <br />is a necessity. <br />Mr. Adolph stated with this development, there will be a homeowners <br />association to address outdoor maintenance. He stated it would <br />provide the benefits of townhomes without having a partywall. <br />Mr. Fairbrother stated the home size would be smaller which meets a <br />market demand and need for those who are downsizing or empty <br />nesters. <br />Vice Chair Davidson agreed with Donlin regarding the desirability <br />for smaller lots if it contains the same amenities, viewsheds, and <br />fewer houses. <br />Asleson asked if lots of that type would sell in the marketplace. <br />Mr. Adolph stated Mr. Hill would be able to answer that question. <br />Donlin stated she appreciates the better viewsheds with this plan <br />but she does not think it is fair to then add 15 units which creates <br />more congestion. <br />Mr. Fairbrother asked when the point of economics of the development <br />and the conservation issues balance out. <br />IlapKQ &_Pepsanov BoapS Xin o_ Aavo Aaxe6 <br />