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May 4, 1981 Page Two what the cost of the homes would be, and what type of people would most likely purchase the townhouses. Mrs. Sederberg expressed her concern of her area being rezoned and the concern that the immediate area involved remain a family oriented community. Mr. Ernie Slanga and Sandra Ray also expressed their concern over the drainage problem. Mrs. Bode questioned the developer regarding the landscaping of the property. Mr. Tony Hipp expressed his support of the rezoning to allow the townhouse pro- ject Mr. Kreuser has proposed. Mr. Hipp indicated that Mr. Kreuser had contacted most of the residents in the area to explain his project and ask for their opin- ions and cooperation. Mr. Hipp indicated that the majority of the citizens were either in favor or had no opinion of the project. Mr. Hipp further indicated that Mr. Kreuser was a quality builder and that the development would contribute to the community. Mr. Kreuser explained that the elevations would be cut to allow for proper drain- age toward 3rd Street. Mr. Kreuser described his proposed townhouse project in- cluding approximate costs, design and landscaping. Mr. Ernie Slanga indicated that Mr. Kreuser could build duplexes which are rental units on the property as it is presently zoned, and further indicated that he sup- ported the zone change to allow for individually owned townhouses. Councilman Duitsman indicated that it was the Council's plan to rezone some of the area de- pendent upon whether a street could join the downtown with the planned unit develop- ment area. Councilman Toth indicateg that he had discussed the proposed project with citizens in the area and that ~theiI:") primary concern was whether that project would be a buf- fer to the planned unit development zoning. Councilman Toth also expressed his awareness of Mr. Kreuser's reputation as a quality builder, but did express his concern if the project didn't go. Mr. Kreuser indicated that he did have the fi- nancing for the project and was prepared to start with the construction as soon as possible. Mr. D<=1-ve Sellergren, attorney for the City, indicated that the area would have to be replatted to allow for the townhouse project. COUNC]LMAN.DUITSMAN MOVED TO. APPROVE. THE REQUEST BY MR. KREUSER FOR A ZONE CHANGE FROM~R-2 TOANR~3 ZONING FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF THIRD STREET AND EVANS AVENUE. COUNCILMAN SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION~ THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 7. Mr. L!oyd Anderson Request for Zone Change Mayor iHinkle indicated that Mr. Lloyd Anderson has requested that a parcel of property at 907 Main Street be rezoned from its current zoning of R-1C, Single- family Residential, to C~2, General Commercial. Mr. Lloyd Anderson indicated that he requested the zone change to accomodate the offices of Skurdal Title in the present building. Mr. Skurdal was present to