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Planning Commission Minutes February 13, 2001 Page 6 . Architectural Theme - Require developer to submit a written narrative, requiring certain minimum features be included for a 2 1f2 percent increase, and an additional 2 1f2 percent increase for features over and above the minimum. Maximum/Minimum Lot Sizes - Keep the minimum at 11,000 square feet: establish a maximum lot size of 1f2 acre. Commissioner Schuster suggested that language be included to require open space be contiguous to an adjacent plat, and suggested that it may be desirable have the open space of one cluster abut the open space of another. Mr. Harlicker suggested that a policy could be provided to "Strongly encourage" that the open space of a proposed cluster development abut the open space of an existing development. The Commissioners discussed the possibility of reducing the front yard setback to 20 feet in order to have flexibility in design and also to preserve trees. Ms. McPherson noted that flexibility would need to be written into the ordinance in order to avoid the need for variances. Chair Mesich opened the public hearing. There being no comments from the public, Chair Mesich closed the public hearing. . COMMISSIONER PEDERSON MOVED TO CONTINUE THE REQUEST BY CITY OF ELK RIVER FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO THE CLUSTER SUBDIVISION AND TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ON FEBRUARY 27, 2001. COMMISSIONER BAKER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 4.1. Concept Review of West Oaks, Case No. P 01-03 George Sanford, developer, was present to review a proposed town home development (West Oaks) to be located south of Highway 10, west of Waco Street and north of Pinewood Golf Course. The number of units has been reduced from 190 to 178, which would represent a density of approximately 5.4 units per acre. Mr. Sanford reviewed the proposed location of sidewalks and open space. He explained that there would be a berm constructed on their property along the northern boundary of the golf course with tree plantings. Mr. Sanford stated that they would be designing the units with as many side-loaded garages as possible. Chair Mesich stated that this item will be formally presented to the Planning Commission at their February 27,2001 meeting. 4.2. Definitions for Government Buildinas, Offices and Facilities . Michele McPherson reviewed proposed language changes to the definitions for government buildings and facilities and government offices. The Commissioners agreed to remove the reference to "courthouse" and "jails" in the government offices definition and to add "courthouse" to the definition for government buildings and facilities. Also, they agreed that government buildings and facilities should be a conditional use in the R 1 zoning districts and that government offices would be a permitted use.