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Park & Recreation Commission Minutes May 9,2001 Page 5 . . . Fillmore Street. Two layouts for the park were shown, one which included a small 20-car parking lot. Horst Graser, of Gold Nugget Development, explained that the location of the park was not changed as recommended by the Commission due to the soils. He stated that there is a large layer of deep clay which make the site unsuitable for home construction, but would not impact the park. Mr. Graser stated that he will be submitting an application for townhomes on Outlot C when the moratorium is lifted. The possibility of eliminating Lots 27 and 28 was discussed, in order to create more exposure for the park. Commissioner Dana Anderson asked how close the wetland is to the park which is south of Lot 28. Mr. Graser stated that the wetland is in a small corner of the park and he understood that credit would not be given for park dedication. Commissioner Dave Anderson stated that in wetlands have grown larger than the developer anticipated and impacted park land. Commissioner Sladek stated that water tends to sit on top of clay and asked if this could happen in the park. Mr. Graser stated that any overflow should drain naturally southwest to the wetland. Commissioner Dave Anderson felt the usable area of the park will be reduced because of the way it backs up to homes. He stated that the reason the Commission wanted the park moved is so that it would be bounded more by roads. Mr. Horst stated that it is much more costly to surround the park by roads because costs for roads, storm sewer, and water along the park cannot be recovered, as it is for homes. Commissioner Dana Anderson asked what the density is proposed to be. Mr. Graser stated that the will be 104 single family lots and he will be proposing 90-92 multi-family units. The density of the single family will be approximately 2.7 units per acre and the townhomes will be 2.1-2.2 units per acre. The Commissioners expressed their concern regarding the wetland to the south. Chair Kuester stated that the criteria of park land is that the land must be dry. Mr. Graser stated that the park land will be dry except for the small wetland. Mr. Graser did not feel that the wetland would back up into the park, especially when the property to the south is developed. The Commissioners and staff discussed with Mr. Graser the possibility of removing and including various lots to achieve a more rectangular configuration for the park. Ms. McPherson proposed that Lot 28, Block 3, and Lots 12, 2, 3 and 4, Block 2 be removed and added to the park, and that the developer could add additional lots in the northeast corner of the park as currently proposed. This configuration would create a park approximately 7.9 acres in size which would meet the park dedication requirements for the entire parcel. including Outlot C. Mr. Horst stated he would accept this proposal. COMMISSIONER DANA ANDERSON MOVED TO ACCEPT THE PARK DEDICATION FOR KLlEVER LAKE FIELDS OF 7.9 ACRES IN THE LOCATION AS DRAWN BY STAFF, WHICH