April 22, 1995 Steering Committee Minutes

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Steering Committee Minutes April20, 1995 then change it. She stated that it does not seem right that if Outlot A was intended to be commercial that it was not changed at that time. Page 4 Dick Hinkle stated he served on the Planning Commission at the time in question, and that the conversation as he remembered was that someday the outlot would be commercial. He explained that the minutes were not as detailed at that time since they were not recorded, and were prepared from the notes of someone listening to the meeting. Dick stated that he stated that the property was not rezoned to residential, because it had always been residential. He concluded by stating that it was the intent that the outlot would be commercial, whether or not the minutes reflected the conversation. A resident stated that she had not found any reference to Outlot A being used for commercial purposes in the future, and questioned how intentions could be verified if the minutes did not reflect it. Chris Kreger stated that as a contractor in the Brentwood Subdivision, and it was clearly his understanding that the outlot would be used for commercial purposes. He explained that the Planning Commission's charge Tuesday will be to determine if it is appropriate to change the zoning to commercial now. A resident questioned whether or not a topographic map was available which showed the outlot area at the time Brentwood was platted. He questioned whether the outlot was left out of the residential plat because of the steep slope it had. Hank Duitsman stated that the Council granted approval to mine Outlot A at the time Brentwood was platted. A resident of the Brentwood expressed his objection to commercial development of Outlot A. He stated he would not have bought his lot two years ago if he known what the plans were for the outlot. He stated that in coming from the military, he chose the home in Brentwood for the peace and quiet, and that if this proposal goes through, he will be forced to look at a large commercial building and a parking lot. A resident questioned how they could research intentions of people when looking at property. Bob Sturgis, resident on 197th Avenue, Brentwood Addition, stated that at previous meetings on this issue, residents were led to believe that the property owner was proposing a smaller type neighborhood commercial use, not a 120,000 square foot building. He expressed his objection to changing the zoning from residential. He stated that he felt the commercial zone change would destroy their neighborhood. Mr. Sturgis expressed his support for the idea to preserve the downtown and the river pathway concept. Dale Miller, 197th Avenue, stated that he was told Dennis Anderson when he purchased his lot that it would be used for a park or possibly townhomes. A resident who lives across from Outlot A stated that they were also told the lot would be used for a park or townhomes. She stated that the idea of a neighborhood convenience -type use appeals to her much more than what Dennis Anderson is proposing. She expressed her concern that once the lot is