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Planning Commission Minutes August 28, 2001 Page 10 . Commissioner Baker asked for clarification on the applicant's proposal. Ms. McPherson explained that the applicant is proposing to withdraw their request to plat the townhome portion of the property, and instead, plat only the single family at this time and the rest of the property would be platted as outlots. Commissioner Mesich suggested a buffer of single family next to the commercial. Ms. McPherson explained that the intent of the ordinance is place higher density next to commercial as a buffer to lower density residential. Chair Pederson opened the public hearing. Bob Black, 19768 181 st Avenue NW, asked if he will have access to turn left onto County Road 12, since he lost this option when the median was constructed in front of his driveway. City Engineer Terry Maurer stated that he recommends that D .R. Horton take the future development of the Black's property into consideration so that Street A be placed near the Black's south property line. Mr. Sellergren stated that if they were allowed to go ahead with the single family portion, the Commissioners could make a decision regarding the multi-family residential in the future. Ms. McPherson suggested that the applicant plat the single family residential to the east as 14,000 square foot lots. Mr. Sellergren stated that the applicant has indicated to them they need to stay at the 12,800 square foot average. . Commissioner Pederson asked why the applicant wanted to move forward with the single family, when they have indicated the multi-family housing is in short supply. Mr. Sellergren stated that development of the single family housing is related to acquisition of property to the south. Mr. Patten added that they also need to balance the dirt on the entire site, and by developing the single family first, they can move excess dirt from that site to the multi-family sites. Discussion followed regarding the request for a waiver to the townhome moratorium. Further discussion followed regarding preservation of trees. Chair Pederson stated he also felt the single family lots should be a minimum of 14,000 square feet. He felt the project consists of a large number of buildings with very little open space and no play areas. He felt that Lot 11 should be taken out and left as an access to the Vandenberg property. Ms. McPherson stated that they have recommended a trail easement adjacent to the south property line. She noted that the lot lines were shifted to the north to create Lot 11. Chair Pederson asked how the Black's driveway issue will be resolved. Ms. McPherson stated that a new driveway will be created off of Street A. Commissioner Mesich suggested than an alternate access be constructed to avoid the long cul-de-sac situation on Street A. Mr. Maurer stated that the Black property will not be allowed access to Tyler Street to the west, due to safety issues. Commissioner Baker did not feel the applicants have demonstrated valid reasons to support a Walver. .