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City Council Minutes June 25, 1990 Page 4 e 6.3 Plannin~ Study Presentation by BRW Mr. Bill Weber of BRW, stated that he had met with the Planning Commission and reviewed the four focus area studies. He indicated that the Planning Commission has made a recommendation on these studies Mr. Weber presented the focus area studies to the Council which included areas A, B, C and D, presented in the preliminary draft of the focus area studies dated May 29, 1990. Area A Mr. Weber stated that Area A is located in the southwestern portion of the City. Mr. Weber indicated that it is estimated that approximately 45 to 55 acres of sewered and watered residential lots CQuld occur in Area A each year for the next 10 years assuming that sewer and water is extended to the western area of the City. Mr. Weber discussed the existing lot sizes in relation to the lot size requirements for sewer and watered lots. Mr. Weber recommended that the City design a new zoning district to accommodate single family housing transition from one acre lots to smaller lots. e Mr. Weber discussed the existing parks and the need for more parks. He also discussed the need for an improved access to the Mississippi River. Mr. Weber stated that the Planning Commission concurred with the Growth Management Plan, and he also concurred with the Growth Management Plan, that Area A should be the location for the extension of sewer and water to open up residential areas in the City. Mayor Tralle requested public comments. Dave Ringmond of Riverview Heights commented on the lack of medium size park facilities for residential homeowners. Mr. Ringmond also commented on the County property located behind the courthouse. He questioned whether the City would have control over the appearance of a building if the County were to construct a County garage on the property. Mr. Al Sanudo of Riverview Drive questioned the direction of the sewer and water. He further indicated that he was pleased to see the proposed new lot sizes for land across from Riverview Drive. He indicated that he is speaking for 60 individual homeowners in the area regarding their concern. He indicated that they are concerned about very small lots which would produce starter homes. He indicated that this would lower the value of the existing homes. e Stewart Wilson of Troy Street stated that he would like to commend the Planning Commission and Mr. Weber on the Planning Study.