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Planning Commission Minutes December 4, 2001 Page 7 . Commissioner Ropp asked where parking is allowed along the streets. Ms. McPherson explained that parking would be allowed on both sides of Streets A, B and C. Chair Pederson opened the public hearing. Robert Black, 10976 181st Avenue, asked when his access to County Road 12 would be closed. Mr. Maurer stated that once his property is connected to the road in Trott Brook Farms south, the existing access will be closed to prevent cut-through traffic through Mr. Black's property from County Road 12. Ed Hassek, Westwood Professional Services, representing D.R. Horton, thanked Ms. McPherson for doing an excellent job in presenting their request. He noted that the density of the plat has been reduced by 7 units from the original proposal. Mr. Hassek stated that 40 + off street parking stalls have been provided and that 5 parking spaces per housing unit will be available, outside of the driveways. Mr. Hassek stated that sidewalks will be provided on both sides of all the public streets and that all of the desired trail connections will be provided. Mr. Tom Bakridges, project manager, explained that the brick fas:ade will be brought around to the back of the buildings to meet the ordinance requirements. He noted that they propose to build the townhomes and single family first, and then the coach homes. Commissioner Ropp asked if sidewalks were necessary on both sides of the public streets. Ms. McPherson explained that the ordinance only requires sidewalks on one side. . Commissioner Baker stated that he felt the number of housing units was a tight fit for this parcel and that he was concerned that the intent of the open space may not be met. He also expressed concern for the off street parking, although it appears to be addressed by the ordinance which allows parking along both sides of the street. Chair Pederson expressed his concerns regarding off street parking, amount of open space, high density, the proposed phasing of the plat, the lack of an additional street outlet, and emergency access. Commissioner Mesich felt that the phasing plan was too vague and was also concerned regarding the long cul-de-sacs. City Engineer Terry Maurer suggested several options for the Planning Commission to consider including not allowing development beyond 700 feet, building an emergency access, or only allowing development along the streets every 200 feet or so. He noted that the City has allowed longer cul-de-sacs in the past. Mr. Bakridges stated that the villas could be phased in two parts. He eXplained that D.R. Horton is negotiating with the property owner to the south for purchase of the property. H successful, development would follow shortly after this project, thereby securing an additional access. Mr. Bakridges noted that the proposed density is below 50 percent of what the City's Comprehensive Plan states. Mr. Maurer explained an option to provide emergency access behind the townhome driveways. .