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Planning & Zoning Board <br />March 10, 1999 <br />Page 5 <br />Ms. Martinez stated that it is not out of line to expect that 151 homes in the area be <br />notified of the project. A mailing of the whole area could have been done. <br />Mr. Dunn suggested staff develop guidelines for R -1 and R -1 X within a PDO. That will <br />determine the size of the houses and garage. It will also set the price of the homes. A <br />policy should be set for future projects. <br />Mr. Corson made a MOTION to close the public hearing at 8:37 p.m., and was supported <br />Mr. Trehus. Motion carried 5 -0. <br />Mr. Corson indicated a condition regarding R -1 minimum house size be added as a <br />condition of approval. <br />Mr. Schilling stated when the plan first came forward he was sensitive to residents <br />concerns. He stated those concerns have been cleared up tonight. Mr. Quigly has done a <br />good job and the project should move forward. <br />Mr. Dunn stated he feels good about the new pr <br />have been shown. The plan meets the City's ob. <br />and this project will add to that. <br />at improvements in the plan <br />earwater Creek is a fine area <br />Mr. Corson made a MOTION to approve <br />existing Comprehensive Plan for th - 4? , th <br />would become effective only at <br />supported by Mr. Dunn. <br />and MUSA amendment of the <br />acres of the site. The MUSA allocation <br />plat approval. The MOTION was <br />Acting Chair Johnson stat ', 4 d vote no to the project. He is very happy with the <br />preservation plan. However, • ,,a a very large development for homes over $250,000. <br />The City needs a variety of housmg. The enjoyment of this project should not be limited <br />to a specific price range. Townhomes and club homes in the price range of $125,000 <br />would be desirable. The City has young families, single people, and older residents who <br />cannot afford homes in that price range. <br />Mr. Dunn agreed that the City needs a variety of housing. Planning for a mix needs to <br />come at the beginning of a project, not mid stream. He suggested a note to staff be made <br />regarding more affordable housing. <br />Mr. Corson stated he agrees the City needs variety. This plan is too far down the trail to <br />change it now. <br />Mr. Trehus stated this area is not suitable to the type of housing Acting Chair Johnson is <br />referring to. Lino Lakes is not keeping up with the average price for new homes. He <br />stated he will vote no to the plan because he is against the expansion of MUSA. He <br />