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Planning Commission Minutes — April 10, 2008 Page 2 Planner Kendra Lindahl explained the original plan consisted of 104 townhomes on 72 acres and was being reduced to 72 townhome units. Two new products would be built in place of the 96 Villa townhomes: the Vantage, which are eight -ten unit buildings, and the Courtyard, which are four -unit buildings. The four twin home buildings in the northern portion of the site would remain as previously approved and would be built in a later phase as single level townhomes. Commissioner McRoberts pointed out that he lived just north of the proposed plat and would refrain on voting on the application. Deb Ridgeway of Rotllund Homes explained the reason for the request was based on slower market conditions, and they wanted to increase their product type in order to increase their buyer base. She explained the architecture of the new products. Schumann asked about street ownership, and Deb replied that they were proposing private streets that would be owned and maintained by the Homeowners Association. McRoberts questioned when construction would begin and price range. Deb said they intended to construct the streets and utilities in July, 2008 and have a model in late summer or fall. The Vantage homes would cost around $179,00. McRoberts commented that the weeds on the vacant lots were very tall. Schumann opened the public hearing. There were no comments and Schumann closed the public hearing. Commissioners Weidt, Moore, Rosenquist, and Kleissler stated they had no problem with the plat. McRoberts reminded the applicant that they were proposing high residential density next to large lot agricultural land, and the less impacts would be appreciated. He liked the reduction of density and the lowering of the heights on some of the buildings. Weidt made motion, Moore seconded, to recommend approval of the preliminary plat and PUD amendment for Rottlund Homes for Victor Gardens North Village 5th Addition. All Ayes: Kleissler, Moore, Rosenquist, Schumann Weidt Abstain: McRoberts Motion carried. 2008 Comprehensive Plan The Commission continued discussion on the 2008 Comprehensive Plan. Bryan provided a recap of past meetings on the Comprehensive Plan. Issues left to be discussed were the properties on the east side of Elmcrest Avenue, south of 165th Street North being included in the MUSA, and the eastern area of Hugo where there were three options: preserve land for future development, preserve land for open space and natural resources, or a compromise with a portion planned for