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. . . The Planning Commission February 24, 2004 Page 11 Commissioner Anderson stated that the housing proposed is not what he would consider affordable and that a heavily wooded area is probably the wrong site for it. Commissioner Offerman stated that he agreed that the property should be zoned PUD and that he felt the Commission was looking for some lots with affordable housing, but not this many. Mr. Harlicker asked what density the Commission considers too dense for this proposal and what would be acceptable. Commissioner Ropp stated that he agreed with the PUD zoning. He did not see how traffic and safety issues could be addressed with the number of lots being proposed. He suggested that a cluster with fewer lots be considered. Mr. Breuer stated that if there are less than 130 lots, a PUD project will not work economically due to costs of infrastructure. Chair Pederson stated that he would not like to see the developer come back with a straight R1c development and clear-cut the trees. He asked that the developer work with the Gty to look at what is best for the Gty. Commissioner Anderson stated that the developer needs to show a creative way to layout the site with 113 to 135 lots, the density needs to be reduced to the south and packed to the north to reduce traffic impacts. He stated that he did recall a similar layout in one of Mr. Breurer's earlier concepts. He stated that the developer needs to meet with the Commission at a workshop to discuss some options. He stated traffic is a major issue and the developer needs to look at a way to keep the traffic to the north and away from Nordic Hills and Nordic Woods as much as possible. He stated that he supported narrower road widths, and that fewer lots would eliminate some of the driveways. Mr. Harlicker asked if the Commission would support a townhome components to the development. Commissioner Anderson stated that if it saves trees he would support it. Commissioner Offerman concurred. Mr. Harlicker asked if the focus is on tree preservation and clustering. Commissioner Anderson stated that traffic, drainage and park land are also issues of concern. MOVED BY COMMISSIONER ANDERSON AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LEMKE TO TABLE THE REQUESTS BY S & A FAMILY INVESTMENTS, LLLP TO THE MARCH 23,2004 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, AND TO EXTEND THE 60 DAY REQUIREMENT FOR ACTION ON THE REQUESTS. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 6. Other Business 6.1. Update on February 9. 2004 Gty Council Meeting Commissioner Stevens provided an update on the February 9, 2004 GtyCouncil meeting.