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P.C. Minutes - 3/22/95 Page Four SEMLER HOMES --- CONCF*.:P'T REVIEW Tony Emmerich representing Semler Homes requested a concept review for a proposed townhome development east of Highway 61 on Egg Lake Road. The Planning Commission, through discussion, indicated the following concerns with the proposal. 1. The impact of the street access proposed on the level of safety on County Rd. 8A. 2. The need for an integrated and detailed landscaping plan for the development. 3. The potential for future connection of the main street in the development to the south and the implication of the street becoming a permanent dead end. 4. The need for recreational facilities and open space in accordance with City ordinance. 5. The impact of expected demographics of the development on the recreational facilities. 6. The number of units proposed may be excessive for the site. 7. The offstreet parking areas being discussed may be excessive and lead to unnecessary paving which creates an industrial appearance to the development. 8. Is part of the landscaping plan buffering the proposed development from existing residential to the east and commercial development to the west? 9. Ponding and potential wetland mitigation impacts on the proposed development. 10. The number and proximity of the private streets in the development may pose a traffic problem. The Planning Commission generally indicated that the placement of townhomes in this location, given its high water table which may require slab on grade construction and the commercial property to the west, may be acceptable, but that substantial detail (especially in the area of the maintenance of open space, buffering, and park areas) would be necessary to make the final determination. Peltier requested the Planning Commission consider recessing the meeting in order to allow the Planning Commission to attend the black powder shoot at the Bald Eagle Sportsmen's Association facility, as previously discussed by the Planning Commission.