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076 COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 8, 1991 PineRidge, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Barott, Mr. Schneider and Mr. Volk regarding the Barott property. The Barott's are interested in the proposed Reshanau Lake Trunk Sewer providing that their property can be developed with enhanced R -1 housing and R -1X housing. The Barott's would sell their property to Mr. Carlson to develop it in the same manner as PineRidge. All R -1X housing would be constructed next to R -1X houses in adjoining subdivisions. A larger park would also be developed. Council Member Reinert noted that the percent of change is very large. Mr. Miller said that he made sure that all the lots proposed to be enhanced R -1 will be interior lots. Council Member Reinert asked what the difference in square footage would be in the homes. Mr. Miller felt about 15% smaller. Council Member Reinert said he had a problem in mixing R -1 homes with R- 1X homes. He felt that the cost factor for an enhanced R -1 house would be approximately the same as an R -1X house. Mr. Carlson said he would like the opportunity to build homes in the price range of $85,000 to $110,000 in the enhanced R -1 areas. The R -1X homes would be in the range of $110,000 to $150,000. Council Member Reinert felt it would be better to balance the cost in the quality of the home rather than in appearance. Council Member Kuether noted that the Council had allowed the rezone for lot sizes. Mr. Miller noted that the area was zoned R -1X before the condition of the soil was determined. Council Member Reinert felt that allowing R -1 homes in this are now would be a breach of good faith with the people who have bought R -1X homes. There was discussion regarding when this request was brought to the staff. Mr. Miller explained about three (3) months ago. Mr. Schumacher clarified the original PUD. He noted that it allowed the developer to make changes in lot dimensions while in most cases retaining the minimum area. This was necessary because of the large amount of wet areas in the development. At this time the developer is requesting that 30 of the 68 lots be allowed R -1 homes with special provisions to ensure good curb appeal. Mr. Schumacher also noted that the over - riding issue in this matter is hookups. The City must cater to the present market (R -1 housing) and negotiate with both Mr. Carlson and Mr. Barrot to insure enough hook ups and insure quick utilization of the land to make the Reshanau Lake Trunk Sewer feasible. Council Member Reinert said that he felt he was not allowed enough time to consider this matter and moved to deny the request for enhanced R -1 housing at PineRidge. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Mr. Miller noted that originally the Barrot property was in the Reshanau Lake Trunk Sewer proposal. However, they did petition out of the improvement if blended housing was PAGE 6 1 1 1