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Planning Commission Minutes August 24, 1999 Page 6 . Peter Knaeble of Terra Engineering, representing Bridgeland Development Co., stated that a neighborhood meeting was held on August 12, 1999. He reviewed issues associated with the plat regarding density, tree removal, wetlands and storm water. Mr. Knaeble felt the density of the proposed plat was consistent with the surrounding developments. Steve Nelson, representing Bridgeland Development Co., stated that the 27 acre conservation easement which will be dedicated to the homeowners' association will be a permanent easement. He stated that if the homeowners' association is properly established, there should not be a problem if a septic failure occurs and that individual homeowners will still be responsible for the cost. Mr. Nelson stated that the value of the homes in this development is expected to be $250,000 and up. Curt Kragness, 10718 201 sf Circle, expressed his concern that the stand of pine trees in the northwest corner of the site will remain. Mr. Kragness asked what the difference was between R 1 a and PUD zoning. Mr. Harlicker explained that the PUD allows flexibility in setbacks, lot sizes and preservation of certain amenities. He noted that this property is a difficult site to develop and that a number of plans have been presented to the city for this site and all were similar to this plan. Mr. Kragness asked if 201 sl Circle will become a through-street. Mr. Harlicker stated that 201 sl would not be a logical connection and any future connection would likely be to the north at 203rd A venue. . Commissioner Mesich stated that he felt in this case, the PUD zoning was being used for creative profit not creative development. He explained that the PUD ordinance specifies that a proposal shall be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and allows flexibility without changing the underlying zoning. He stated that he felt Bridgeland's proposal does not meet the criteria for a PUD. Doug Kraus, 20050 Tyler Street, explained that the new road from this development will face his front yard. He was concerned about traffic speed on Tyler and felt visibility at the proposed intersection will pose a safety concern. Mr. Nelson stated that he will work with Mr. Kraus to screen his property from headlights, but that he could not mandate what is done about vehicle speed and traffic volume on Tyler Street. Commissioner Chambers asked if sidewalks and street lights would be installed. Mr. Nelson explained their proposal and noted that no sidewalk will be provided, but lights are required and trails will be installed in the open space. Commissioner Kuester asked why clustered septic systems were not proposed. Mr. Nelson stated that the process for approval of clustered systems was too long and did not fit into their plan. Commissioner Kuester stated that she felt there would be more protection for the homeowners on a clustered system if a problem arose. . Mr. Rich Hawkins, attorney representing the developers, indicated that the homeowners' association documentation is fairly simple and will be structured to address septic system problems or failures. He noted that even though the septic systems will be the responsibility of the homeowners' association, the individual property owner will still have the responsibility to maintain their own system.