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. . . Planning Commission Meeting Minutes June 25, 1996 Page 6 Robert Hanson, 13569 Riverview Drive, expressed concern for the smaller lot sizes. He suggested that a lot could be taken out along Riverview Drive and two lots out on Macon to bring up the minimum lot size. AI Sanudo, 13416 Riverview Drive, stated he was not in favor of having the rear of some of the homes in the plat facing the street. Also, Mr. Sanudo questioned why the lots along Macon and Riverview Drive were smaller. He stated he is not opposed to city water and sewer being extended and asked why it can not be done now. Marlene Sanudo, 13416 Riverview Drive, expressed her concern that their property values may be affected by the type of housing in the proposed plat. Mike Heinecke, 18038 Macon street, stated there were covenants in the Grandview Addition which required a substantial house size. He asked that those covenants be considered for the homes which abut Macon street. Gail Johnson, 18024 Macon street, expressed her concern that the landscaping and trees may affect visibility at the intersections onto County Road No. 30. She also expressed a concern for speeding on the county road. There being no further comments, Chair Dillon closed the public hearing. Chair Dillon stated the lot sizes in the proposed plat meet the minimum lot size for the R1 d zoning district, and that the city cannot force the developer to increase the lot size. He noted that the City does not enforce covenants and that issue is between the homeowners and developers. Steve Ach stated the landscaping will be kept away from the street intersections so visibility is not obstructed. Commissioner Kuester noted the reason the rear of the homes face County Road No.3 is because the county restricts the number of accesses onto county roads for safety and traffic flow. Commissioner Minton stated the city cannot control the cost of housing as long as the homes are built to building code requirements. Chair Dillon stated the Planning Department could pass along the concern for speeding on County Road No. 30 to Sherburne County. John Boggart stated the developer was willing to provide a pedestrian access at a centralized location in the plat. Mr. Boggart explained the level of housing in the first phase would be approximately $125,000 - $130,000 and the 2nd and 3rd phases would increase in value approximately $20,000, respectively. He further explained the developer intends to match the quality of the surrounding existing homes. In response to a question regarding the park, Mr. Boggart noted the park would be turned over to the City for maintenance. Discussion followed regarding the pedestrian access, and the possible extension of city water and sewer.