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151 12/27/71 on 2-bedroom units; the code requires 1150 sq. ft. on 2 bedrooms and 1300 sq. ft. on 3 bedrooms. Don Waalen presented Bill Meyer of Suburban Engineering who displayed the revised layouts. A total of 68 units, seventeen 2- bedroom and fifty -one 3 bedroom units, were included. The through street had been elimina- ted because they didn't want people from the residential area driving through the private streets. Mr. Bohjanen inquired about fire trucks reaching the townhouse units. Mr. Meyer stated it would increase the mileage by 1 1/g miles to go through Lantern Lane. Mr. Cardinal pointed out that the fire trucks would be coming from Centervillw and could reach the area quicker than through the through street. Mr. Meyer noted that the fire hydrants were laid out for quick access. Don Marier asked about parking in the driveways, and how wide they were. Mr. Meyer stated they were about 9 -10 feet, and that the garage was to be used to park 1 vehicle. He admitted it would be necessary to remove any car from the driveway in order to get a car out of the garage. Mr. Meyer said they had precluded that we would not allow, parking on the streets. Mr. Keprios stated that they were adding parking areas in the plat for visitors in the common green areas. Mr. Locher stated that for policing we definitely could prohibit parking in the streets. It was the consensus of the Council that there should be additional parking facilities provided and that it is their intent to ultimately prohibit parking on the streets in that it would not be in the best interests of the community, and specifically for the purpose of providing police and fire protection. Mr. Keprios noted that our Engineer had insisted on enough street and parking being provided. Mr. Gotwald's recommending letter was read. Mr. Waalen doubted if Mr. Van Housen had looked at their revised landscaping layout, since the one they had with them showed the changes which he had recommended. Mr. Van Housen's Dec. 23rd letter was re -read. The Clerk stated that she had talked with Mr. Van Housen today and he had not mentioned receiving more plans. Mr. L'Allier asked that the Jandric people submit the newest revised plan to the Planner. Mr. Cardinal moved to accept the revised preliminary plat of Chomonix South providing that it complies with the restrictions noted in the P&Z minutes as read, and including the revised landscaping plans, and also the Council's wishes as they relate to the parking. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried unanimously. Mr. Meyer, after checking the plans with Mr. Van Housen's letter, stated that he would get the revised landscaping plan to the Planner and the Clerk. Mr. Peprios asked if the Councilor P&Z had looked at the various condominium plans which had been sent to the Clerk. Mr. L'Allier felt that all probably had but since there would soon be new members on the Council and P&Z, it should wait for them to look at. Mr. Keprios asked if this matter would automatically carry over onto a future agenda. Mr. Bohjanen felt that the P&Z would take a look at this at one of their first meetings, and that U.S. Lakes would be advised. The hearing closed at 10 :03 p.m. Mr. L'Allier mentioned that Mr. Robert Herbst.had asked to be on the agenda to present plans and ideas that sound interesting and attractive for the area in the SE part of the Village by Lake Amelia. Mr, Herbst presented Ralph Olson, staff architect, and Mr. Everett Thorson, chief architect, of Autumn Enterprises to explain the project. Mr. Ralph Olson came forward with drawings, noting that this project would take several years. The plans are for a total living area with a natural setting near the freeway. Possibly, it could be linked up with the proposed Metro Council trail areas. He described the types of buildings to be included. The small ponds could be joined to use for swimming, parking would be under the buildings.