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City Council Minutes Page 21 July 15, 2002 6.14. Request by Tollefson Development for Rezoning from Rle (Single Family Residential) to R3 Townhouse/Mulfiple Family), .(Twin Lakes Crossing), Public Hearing - Case No. ZC 02-07 Staff report submitted by Senior Planner Scott Harlicker. Mr. Harlicker stated that the applicant is requesting to rezone 109 acres from Rle and Rlc (Single Family Residential) to R3 (Townhouse District). He gave an overview of the surrounding layout, and discussed wetlands. He stated that the Planning Commission denied the rezoning request and discussed their reasons. Mayor Klinzing opened the public hearing. Bill Griffith, Larkin, Hoffman, Daly & Lingren, Ltd - Stated that he represents the applicant. He submitted a letter stating that after reviewing the procedural record, his ftrm believes that the 60 day period has expired on the zoning application and the zoning application is approved by state statute, effective June 29, 2002. Mr. Griffith reviewed the findings for denial by the Planning Commission and stated that he disagrees with the findings. He stated that R3 does meet the land use designation of MR (Medium Density Residential), that the Comprehensive Plan is a compelling reason for the rezoning request, and that public opposition is not a sufficient basis for denial of the application. Doc Bohlman, Project Developer - Started discussing the preliminary plat. Mayor Klinzing asked him to keep his comments to the rezoning issues. Mr. Bohlman had no further comments. Darian Gadi$, 19134 Twin Lakes Road - Stated concern of increased traffic. Howard Gulstad, 19030 Twin Lakes Road - Stated concerns of tree loss and the conservation of wetlands. He is concerned about drainage. He reviewed aerial photos with the Council. Peggy King 18913 Twin Lakes Road - Stated that she is ashamed of the attitude of the developer. She stated that the applicant requested an extension for the rezoning. She is concerned about environmental issues and traffic. She stated that she is not opposed to development but feels that the area should be single family homes and not townhomes. Ken Jordan, 18990 Twin Lakes Road - Stated he is concerned about the rezoning. He stated that the school district can't handle the townhome growth. He stated that community issues must to be worked out before more housing is added. Dave Briggs, 18927 Albany Street - Stated that the developer would be the only beneficiary in this project. Glen Irtel, 19075 Twin Lakes Road - Stated that he is not against this parcel of land being developed but he is opposed to the density being proposed by the applicant. He submitted a petition to the City Council. Bill Griffith, representing the applicant - Stated that less than one acre of wetland in the revised project is impacted. He stated that the applicant has been working with the Technical Evaluation Panel to reduce wetland impacts. He stated that schools are not an issue, as funding will follow the students.