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Planning Commission Minutes November 26, 1996 Page 3 . Staff report by Steve Ach. Good Value Homes is requesting to subdivide 38 acres located in the northwest corner of Proctor Road and 193rd A venue into 79 single family lots. The density is approximately 2.3 units per acre with lots ranging in size from 10,000 square feet up to 39,000 square feet. Steve discussed issues in the staff report to the Planning Commission dated 11/26/96, such as streets, pedestrian circulation, lot depths, and grading. Steve noted that given the changes being recommended to the plat, the Planning Commission may wish to postpone action on the plat. Discussion followed regarding the existing home within the proposed plat. Steve suggested that if the home remains a front yard setback variance may be necessary. Commissioner Kuester felt there was not a good east-to-west pedestrian and traffic flow through the plat, which will be affected if 193rd is closed. . John Peterson, president of Good Value Homes, explained the process he has gone through to develop the site; reviewing the ordinance, meeting with staff and the expenditure of $14,000 in engineering fees to date. Mr. Peterson stated he understood it was the city's desire to connect the Lafayette Woods plat and Cherrywood Hills via Highland Road. Based on this information, the plat was drawn and a purchase agreement was made with Mrs. Florence Jacobs. Peterson noted the most serious constraint of the plat is the grade change to the north which they must deal with in order to make to required road connection. If it is the Planning Commission's desire to make changes to the plat such as increasing the lot depths, saving trees and relocating roads, they will be forced to start over in their negotiations with the property owner. He explained that developers rely on the ordinance when laying out a plat and do not want to ask for variances. Discussion followed regarding the grade changes in the wooded areas. Mr. Peterson felt the only way to preserve a significant number trees on the north boundary is to leave the entire northeast area alone as a wild area. Discussion followed regarding oak wilt in the area. Mr. Peterson stated he would not consider taking down the Jacobs home, as it was very significant. He felt it would not be a problem for the home to fit in with the new development surrounding it. Mr. Peterson stated that if the plat were approved before a decision was made regarding 193rd, the lots to the south would not be platted until a later date. He stated he would talk with the property owners to the south to see if there was a possibility of incorporating a portion of their property into the plat. Chair Thompson opened the public hearing. . Greg Carton, 156th Street, Zimmerman, stated he is part-owner of property south of 193rd. He expressed his concern that if he were to develop his property there would be no access if 193rd were vacated. Also, he was concerned that the drainage from the development will affect his property.