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1 23: January 12, 1981 with 3.5 persons, per home for an estimated population in the R -1 development of this area of 207 person. Thus the quads would create an excess population of 23 persons over single family residential development. Mr. Short explained to Mr. Julian Hook these are gross density figures. Someone sug- gested that the single family lots that exist should be used as a basis for the R -1 density figure. Mr. Short explained he used what could be platted in that area per existing ordinances. The single family homes would cover approximately 8.5% of the land; the quads would cover approximately 10% of the land. On considering the height of the structures, Mr. Short pointed out that most R -1 homes have an average of 16' to 26' (2 story) - the quads will be 24' from ground level. There would be a green area of 60% of the and with the quads and 86.5% with single family development. Mr. Short, in answering a question, said there would be approximately 26% more trips per day if this area is developed as quads versus R -1. Mr. Short pointed out that the figures he presented relative to trips per are very generous figures. Another major issue is the cosmetics of the buildings. He felt with a Special Use Per- mit, the City Council could have some input. Since there will be no back yards, as such, Mr. Short felt there must be some provisions for passive recreation and for storage. He suggested one or two designated area for recreation and some provisions by the developer for storage of boats, snowmobiles, etc. Mr. Short also suggested some restrictive covenants as to how and who does the main- tenance of the grounds and buildings. Also, in the matter of landscaping provisions in relationship to the adjoining properties, under a conditional special use permit, the City could have input into this facet of the development. The items can be partial- ly controlled by the City under a special use permit but not under rezoning. Mr. Reinert asked Mr. Short if he agreed with the land use as proposed by the Comprehen- sive Plan and Mr. Short said, Yes. Mr. Short pointed out the Comprehensive Plan is to be used as a guide and since the plan had been informally adopted some changes have already taken place. This is the guide used to formulate the zoning districts map which is a separate tool to be used in planning. Mr. Hook asked what this development would do to the plan and Mr. Short said, it is in- consistent but under some conditions it could be consistent. Mr. Short was asked if he felt this plat is a deviation from the Comprehensive Plan and he said he hasn't reviewed the plat - someways, yes - someways - no. Someone asked if he felt this development is inconsistent with the present development of the area and Mr. Short said, Yes, but under certain conditions, quad development can be consistent with R -1 development. Mayor Gourley went back to the statement "that Special Use Permits may be granted in any district" - this would appear to give the Council unlimited power. He pointed out that even though this is possible, it is highly improbable that a Council would consider an 1 -2 in a R -1 area.