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Trehus asked how a consideration of townhomes was raised. Mr. <br />Adolph stated more of the upland acreage could be retained and <br />placed in the conservation easement with a higher density such as <br />• <br />townhomes. He reviewed the applicant's conversation from the last <br />meeting indicating they did not want the conservation easement line <br />to run through private homes which this revised site plan addresses. <br />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 />• <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 />IlapKQ &fie %pearzovBoap& XzrLoL/lzvo Aaxzi6 <br />