December 1, 1994 Steering Committee Minutes

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Steering Committee Minutes December 1, 1994 Page s on Dodge Avenue. He urged the Steering Committee to carefully consider what the area will be like in 15 to 20 years. Mr. Sturgis also stated he is concerned that the roads in the area proposed for commercial development by Mr. Anderson will not stand up to the traffic that will be generated. John Weicht, local developer and resident, stated that he was in favor of the C3 zoning and that the proposed commercial areas on both sides of Highway 169 could be designed to accommodate the traffic. He added that he understood that the Elk Park Center commercial development entity will be contributing in excess of $1 million in taxes a year, and the subject 40 acres east and west of Highway 169 could generate a comparable amount, if zoned commercial. Mr. Weicht explained that he felt the access from Highway 169 to 197th could be refigured for commercial traffic, even if it meant relocating residential property. Gale Anderson, Brentwood resident, expressed her concern that her home would be directly affected by commercial development and traffic from Outlot A. Merry Sipe, Committee Member, questioned whether or not all property owners had access to information regarding the future development of Outlot A. Dennis Anderson, developer, referred the Committee to the first item in the protective covenants document which exempts Outlot A for residential purposes. He noted that the covenants are filed with every abstract for the Brentwood Development. Gale Anderson, Brentwood resident, expressed her concern that the hill on Outlot A served as a buffer and later was mined out to make it flat. She also expressed concern how quickly the commercial zoning east of Highway 169 was done. Steve Ach explained that the zoning is PUD with a commercial land use. Pat Dwyer, Committee Member, explained that those people that purchased property after the Brentwood was platted were made aware of the potential development of Outlot A, but those purchasing prior to the Brentwood platting would have not had that information and had no idea their residential streets may someday become part of traffic flow to a commercial development. Morly Glines, Committee Member, noted that the Ridgewood East area was developed under the old township, and Brentwood area was platted after the consolidation. Ken Williams, 19762 Brentwood Lane, stated that he was in favor of a quality commercial development. Discussion followed regarding the proposed roads and existing roads needed to access the commercial development. Steve Ach stated that the distance from Irving Street to Highway 169 will be a critical element. Anderson stated that he felt there would be adequate stacking area on 197th for traffic moving between Irving and Highway 169. Gale Anderson requested that adequate notice be given when a proposal from the developer, Dennis Anderson, is brought forward to the City for consideration.