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1� 9 , and was concerned about the willingness to approve something that is not already there. He explained the die did not--.see __ what the expansion of the Court would provide the community. William Morrison, 6297 Hodgson Road said he was opposed because he has not seen a preliminary plat plan. He said he would remain opposed until he can see what is planned. Bob Lichtscheidl, 6259 Laurene Avenue said he was opposed and felt it was very "abrasive" putting trailers next to R -1 zoned property. He explained that years ago he lived in an area where this same thing happened, however the trailer park owner was required to establish a buffer between the trailer park and the R -1 properties. He asked if Lino Lakes was planning to build good homes on one side of the City and trailers on the other side. Keith Morrison, owner of Lots 41 and 42, Block 1, Arthur E. Thom Acres explained that he had bought these two vacant lots for investment purposes. He said he does not see how the proposed rezone would improve his land values. Eventually he would like to sell his land to a developer and felt this would be hard to do if the rezone is approved. Jim Holt, 6261 Laurene Avenue explained that he has lived next to Lot 12 for fifteen years. He noted that during this time the Court has moved closer and closer to his property. He had understood that lots 12 and 13 would remain R -1. Paul Zak told the Council that he had talked to Mr. John Webster, former owner of Lots 12 and 13 who told him that at the time the-lift station was built on his property, four hook -ups were installed for future R -1 use and explained that there would be a cul -de -sac in that area. Paul Howard, 6333 Hodgson, owner of Baldwin Lake Court told the Council that he has been reviewing minutes from the January, 1989 Planning and Zoning Board meeting and finds that a number of comments he made are not included in the minutes. He gave the Council a copy of the opening comments for this evening. Mr. Howard explained that when he talked to Mr. Miller about this matter he assured Mr. Howard that there would be no surprises. He noted that prior to the Planning and Zoning meeting he had mailed a Ietter to adjacent residents that he could identify and he has not heard from any of them. He addressed the concerns raised this evening. He noted two studies that indicate-manufactured housing does not have any affect on R -1 housing,so that there'.are no grounds to believe this will happen-and in :some cases the property_ values actually. improved. He ":noted,:that trailers grow. old in.the' same manneras. cars.., grow .old `and are replaced Since._ Mr. =: ,. Howard purchased the = 'Courtthe area ^has been- upgraded and