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P.C. Meeting June 24, 1998 - Page 6 Joe San Cartier, 15125 Greene Ave., is concerned about density, backyards abutting Greene Ave., and the inadequate parking at the boat launch. He also mentioned the impact of traffic on Oneka Lake Blvd. The Administrator stated there had never been a study done on Oneka and TH61 and the City needs to work with the County regarding the funding for such. A lot of the increase in traffic is due largely to other communities passing through Hugo. Kellison asked if San Cartier would rather have the front or back yards facing Greene Ave., and he responded "front". Dave Fleischhacker, 15185 Greene Ave., asked why they were not notified when the MUSA line had been moved and the Administrator responded it had not.been moved. Fleischhacker would like to see lots remain larger, at least five acres, and possibly put higher density west of the tree line. Kelly Fleischhacker, 15185 Greene Ave., felt the intersection of TH61 and Oneka Lake Blvd., is very dangerous and the problem must be resolved. She also would like to see pine trees put up as a buffer if they must see the backyards of the houses, and felt the value of their property will go down. Kellison asked the Fleischhackers if they would rather see front or back yards and they said "front". Tom Bena, 7115 Oneka Lake Blvd., said he moved into his home because of the acreage requirements, and Oneka Lake is too valuable as a resource. He feels the development should be phased and the MUSA should not control the direction of the community. Fred Hummel, 7225 Oneka Lake Blvd., would like to keep the lots at least five acres in size to create a more natural transition out to the lake. He felt the density is excessive for traffic as well as environment and water runoff. Gerry Gregory, 15063 Greene Ave., would like to see a 2.5 acre minimum, doesn't want to look at back yards, and would like to see the road paved. He felt sewer and water should also be available on the east side of Greene also, and the crowded boat launch hinders firefighting. San Cartier mentioned the potentially dangerous dead trees at the boat launch and wondered who would be responsible if someone were hurt. The City Administrator said he would check into this. Ron Gray, 6275 Oneka Lake Blvd., had concerns about a buffer between the development and Peloquin Industrial Park, elevations, traffic, and water pressure for firefighting since it was determined there was not even enough to fight fires at Oneka Lake View, should there be one. Rocky? felt the density was not unreasonable, and is willing to meet with neighbors to discuss a tree buffer and which way the homes should face. Peltier closed the public hearing. The City Administrator commented on the water pressure issue. The pressure for fire now would not be available but it is expected a new water tower will be built in the area though no site has been specified. Financing is an issue and the City Council has not yet made any decisions. Schumann motioned, Harrison seconded, to recommend approval of the rezoning. AYES: Peltier, Rubenzer, Kellison, Schumann, Harrison ABSTAIN: Puleo Kellison suggested a neighborhood meeting to discuss homes facing Greene and Goodview, and the upgrade of Greene Avenue He recommended the City review the traffic issues, and developers look at density of housing. Rubenzer asked about the water pressure issue.