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Mounds View City Council Regular MeetinE June 26, 2006 Page 7 Mr. Bourassa stated that there was early consideration about an access road onto Groveland Road, but that plan has not gone forward. Ile said the only access points proposed are private connections granted to allow future access into the properties on the east and west, which are potentially commercial developments. He reiterated that no access points would be on Groveland Road or Sherwood Road. Mr. Bourassa explained there was some consideration about the PUD at the Planning Commission meetings. He said they investigated numerous options after the first option was turned own, and because of the positioning of these parcels, determined townhouses would be better because there was not much demand for retail or commercial businesses expressed for the site. He added that a mid -block right -in, right -out access would not lend itself well to businesses. He said there were some meetings between Integra and property owners and the PUD would not be viable. Mr. Bourassa said the town homes would be owner -occupied, and the benefits of the Association will add to the neighborhood. He said the Association would be the point of contact for any issues. He explained town homes are the best market demand in this area, and described the units as 1400 —1600 square feet with two car garages. He stated some would be split -entries, along with a variety of housing options. He presented exhibits of the detached town homes to the Council. Councilmember Gunn asked about the price of the town homes, and Mr. Bourassa replied between $225,000 and $275,000. Ms. Meyer stated that Groveland Road and Red Oak Drive are major thoroughfares, and that she believes people will cut across the street and across County Road J to the town homes, and that there will be increased traffic because of the development. She said that without sidewalks in the area, it is a potential hazard for children walking to the parks. Mayor Marty closed the public hearing at 8:01 p.m. Councilmember Flaherty stated at the last meeting a resident commented that less than desirable people may move in to such a development. He stated he does not believe owner -occupied homes would attract those types of people and that they will increase the market value of the area substantially. Councilmember Flaherty said in the Staff report, it was noted that this type housing is under- represented in the City and asked if the Harsted town homes were factored in. He asked if once those are done, would there still be a lack of town home housing. Community Development Director Ericson responded that he could not answer the question without further research. Councilmember Flaherty said he wants to see the rendering of the town homes and said it may help the residents. He said in terms of the traffic, particularly high-speed traffic, that the speed limit is 30 mph on Groveland Road, Red Oak Drive, etc.