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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes May 23, 1995 Page 7 . A. Comprehensive plan amendment expanding the urban service boundary B. Rezoning approximately 80 acres from R 1 a to R 1 c C. Preliminary plat to subdivide approximately 120 acres into single family lots steve stated that the southern half of the property is within the current urban service area, while the northern half is not. The Steering Committee has recommended including the subject property within the urban service area. Approval of the rezoning request would allow a minimum lot size of 10,000 square feet, which would be consistent with the comprehensive plan amendment expanding the urban service boundary. steve Ach provided an overview of the proposed preliminary plat. He explained there are significant areas infected with oak wilt which will need to be controlled, cleared and re-forested. Steve noted that the plat has been designed around the existing topography and wetlands, as well as preserving as many trees as possible. . Steve discussed options for 193rd A venue, including the Park and Recreation Commission I s suggestion to vacate the street and turn it into a trail corridor which would connect with the existing City trail. steve stated that staff concurs with the Park and Recreation Commission recommendations with the exception of their recommendation for sidewalks. He explained that the design of the plat will discourage cut-through traffic which will limit the number of vehicle trips. He stated that the developer has expressed concern that sidewalk construction will affect their ability to save trees, as well as complicating the construction of driveways, due to the changes in grade. Staff suggested that further consideration be given to the 195th Court area occur prior to final plat for preservation of the existing stand of oak trees. Also, staff recommended the following lots and areas be given consideration: . Eliminate one lot from 195th Circle . Eliminate one lot from the area of Tipton Court and 196th Circle . Some of the lots along Upland A venue which appear to have unusual configurations. Steve Ach commented that the recommended trail system would connect the main trail corridor, Meadowvale Elementary, Highland Road and the open space in Outlot A. Ron Bastyr, representative of Windsor Development, explained their plan to preserve the character of the property. He explained the design of the entrance to the development. Mr. Bastyr indicated that the homes would be placed on an elevation to maintain the trees in the backyards. . John Boggart of John Oliver and Associates, provided comments to address some of staff's concerns as follows: