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Planning Commission Meeting March 28, 2002 - page 2 Planning Commission members were concerned about constructing a driveway or trail over the pipeline easement, as well as limited parking for guests. Developer Steve Ach said there would be no problem with building over the gas line and felt the parking on the street should accommodate guests. Ach also stated he was requesting the variance to allow 10 -unit buildings because, according to ordinance, apartment buildings are a permitted use on the property and would allow greater density. There were no other comments and Schumann closed the public hearing. Rooney asked why the City would want to acquire Outlot A, and the Community Development Director explained that it was adjacent to an 80 acre -parcel owned by the City and the Parks Commission had expressed interest in it for a City Park. McRoberts said the property could be brought to reasonable use with smaller buildings. Rosenquist questioned the reason for narrowing the street within the development to 28 feet because he felt off street parking was necessary. Rosenquest also said there should be a driveway off Fenway Boulevard to allow another access to the north building. Schumann said he felt the landscaping was adequate. Kleissler asked about the size and location of the open space. Malaski said she was not impressed with the north building (#9) and felt the property would be a nice entryway into the City owned 80 acres to the west and should they be allowed to construct it, there should be some way to tie it into the other development. She also said she was not in favor of traffic over the bituminous bike trail and parking within the development should be addressed. McRoberts said he was not impressed with the north building being located away from the other buildings in the development. He said open space was unusable and inaccessible, and that street standard widths and unit limits should be adhered to. Ach said they could provide more parking if needed but they wanted to limit impervious surface. Rooney said he felt there was no hardship case made on behalf of the variances or direct access to Fenway Boulevard, and that streets should be uniform in width. Rooney made motion, McRoberts seconded, to recommend approval of the resolution for the site plan and variance for Centex Homes with the following changes: reducing the number of approved townhomes to 112, eliminating the driveway off Fenway Boulevard to the north lot, require construction of all public streets to be 30 feet wide, and a requirement to provide a proof of parking plan. Aye: Kleissler, McRoberts, Rooney, Schumann Nay: Malaski, Peliter, Rosenquist Motion carried.