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Planning Commission Minutes — July 8, 2004 sales office and the integrity of building had changed since a new builder was brought in. He also commented on the pool facility that had been promised to them but had not yet been built. He invited the Commission to come and take a look at the neighborhood Walt Roberts, 14241 Arbor Lane North, reiterated Weir's comments, and said he had chosen the community based on input received from the sales office. He said he was led to believe that there would be no identical homes in the area and was concerned about the valuation of his home. Chair Schumann suggested a neighborhood meeting with the developer prior to any additional problems. The CDD said the development had been in compliance with City requirements and the developers present at the meeting would hopefully bring the comments back to the developer. Lynn Weir, 4477 Cossette Lane, said they were told that the property behind the lot they decided to buy was wetland and would never be built on, and she commented on the integrity of the homes. Hempel said he would bring the comments back to the marketing staff and address the neighbor's concerns. He stated that all homes are reviewed by the architectural review committee. Christy Crep, 4376 Arbor Lane North, asked that the City be present and act as mediator during the meeting between the residents and the developer. Acting Chair Malaski closed the public hearing. Commissioner Hoffbeck commented on the lot sizes and flag type lots. The CDD agreed he'd like to see the lots adjusted to shrink or eliminate a lot. Commissioner Bailly was hopeful the issues between the residents and developers could be resolved. Commissioner McRoberts agreed with the others comments. Commissioner Kleissler asked if there was some way to enforce the issues regarding the builders allowed in a development. CDD said they could only enforce the Development Agreement between the City and the developer and not those in the homeowners association agreement. Commissioner Hoffbeck asked about the Conditional Letter of Map Revision regarding Clearwater Creek. The City Planner explained that they were working on a flood plain amendment with FEMA to permit changes to the floodplain map and that it was a lengthy process. The City Planner also said that architectural guidelines were not something the city enforces but the City will look at it to ensure the concepts of the development were being retained with the builder.