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Planning Commission Minutes August 24, 1999 Page 7 . Peter Knaeble stated that approximately one-half of the pine tree stand will remain after road construction. He stated he did not feel there was a visibility issue onto Tyler Street, but he would support a 3-way stop at the intersection if it was warranted. Mr. Hawkins spoke in support of clustering. He stated that the density they are proposing is the same as the underlying zoning. Eric Brandvig, 20016 Tyler Street, stated he was concerned that the PUD zoning would allow more homes that the current R 1 a zoning. He was also concerned about the additional traffic on Tyler Street. Ed Hunt, 27717 Olson Street, expressed his concern that if a septic system failed on the small lots in the proposed development, there would not be adequate room to locate a new system. Sharon Miller, 19862 Twin Lakes Road, was concerned that flooding may occur on the septic systems located on the corner lots. Ms. Miller stated that sometimes the beaver dams upstream cause flooding. There being no additional comments from the public, Chair Cote closed the public hearing. . Discussion following regarding the possibility of a need for variances in the future. Chair Cote suggested that a condition be included that no variances will be allowed. Ms. McPherson stated that property owners have the right by state statute to apply for variances. Ms. McPherson suggested that language could be included in the covenants to ensure that the design requirements eliminate the need for variances. Commissioner Mesich stated that the PUD ordinance specifies that a PUD must be served by sanitary sewer, and he did not feel the Planning Commission could allow the developer to bend the rules in order to develop the site. COMMISSIONER MESICH MOVED TO RECOMMEND DENIAL OF THE REQUEST BY BRIDGELAND DEVELOPMENT COMPANY FOR A REZONING FROM RA1 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO PUD (PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT), PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO. ZC 99-7, BASED ON THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS: 1. THE PLAT DOES NOT MEET THE INTENT OF THE PUD ORDINANCE 2. THE PLAT IS NOT CONSISTENT WITH THE SURROUNDING AREA. COMMISSIONER COTE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION FAILED 2-4. COMMISSIONER KUESTER MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY BRIDGELAND DEVELOPMENT FOR A REZONING FROM R1A (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO PUD (PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT), PUBLIC HEARING CASE NO. ZC 99-7, BASED ON THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS: . 1. A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT ALLOWS A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF DEVELOPING THE PROPERTY.