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MAY. -20' 98 (WED) 14 :34 Planning & Zoning Board May 13, 1998 Page 6 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** TEL :612 421 9511 P.006 He stated he has not yet seen anything platted, and expressed concern over the amount o f _ trees that would have to be destroyed. Chair Schaps explained that approving the plan before the detailed proposal is standard. Missy Trittin, 6221 Laurene, stated that the area is beautiful and she would like to see the trees and the wildlife remain the same. She explained that she has seen 22 different species of birds, including a very rare woodpecker. Destroying all of the trees would be a terrible waste. Mr. Sampair said that all the comments from the concerned residents were very good and had been taken into consideration. He pointed out that the total area of the proposed development, divided by the minimum requirements, met the R-1X standards. The frontages would not meet the R -1X standards. He stated that the proposed development would improve the area and the flow of the land. He said that some of the existing homes are small, and the new proposed homes would be consistent with the neighborhood. Sewer and water does currently go through the neighborhood, and the proposed plan far exceeds the minimums of Fox Trace, a development close by. Mr. Trehus stated that he believed the proposed development was not consistent with the area and very much out of character with the current neighborhood. Mr. Dunn said that he had visited the area several times so he could draw a fair conclusion regarding the issue. He was very impressed with the area. The homes were very well kept and maintained and he would like to see it stay that way. He stated that the sewer and water on Linda Avenue was done by chance, not choice. He felt the street would not be improved to residential quality and destroying the area for development was unfair and unreasonable. Mr. Dunn stated that meeting required conditions was only part of the big picture and he was very skeptical regarding the proposed drainage plans. The Comprehensive Plan segments part of the City to remain rural and the City has an opportunity to do so with this area. He noted that a citizens survey indicated the majority of the citizens would like to preserve rural land and wildlife where there is an opportunity to do so. Mr. Schilling stated that Collova Builders and the citizens had both made good points. He felt it was not a good idea to put so many houses in one area The developer had increased the square footage of the proposed homes, but the issue of quality also had to be addressed. The neighborhood had compromised agreeing to the R-1X zoning. Mr. Schilling hoped to pursue that option. Mr. Corson stated that the R-1X zoning was more appropriate in this area that R -1. He complimented Collova Builders for working so closely with the residents. Mr. Johnson agreed that R-1X would be more appropriate than R-1, due to the nature of the street, vegetation, and wildlife in the area.