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Planning Commission Minutes October 26, 1995 Page 11 . Chair Kuester encouraged members of the audience to consider serving on the Planning Commission to become move involved in their community. She expressed her thanks to those people who have attended the Steering Committee meetings and provided their input. The Planning Commission reviewed and took action on the various sections of the Draft Comprehensive Plan as follows: IV. RESIDENTIAL Commissioner Minton suggested that the cluster concept be modified to allow only 4 lots per 40 acres, rather than the 8 per 40 as recommended by the Steering Committee. He added that he felt the 1 acre minimum lot size and 50 percent open space requirements still apply. Chair Kuester questioned what happens to the open space. Chair Minton stated that it could be maintained by the landowner and possibly still farmed, but the land could not be developed. . Steve Ach suggested that the Planning Commission could recommend that the clustering concept be encouraged, and under "Necessary Actions" it could include a recommendation that a clustering ordinance be established which addresses the specifics. Peter Beck agreed that rather than recommending specific densities at this time, the concept of clustering could be recommended. Commissioner Kreger suggested the following language: Based upon the Steering Committee's recommendation for clustering in the A-1 zone, the City will need to further investigate and develop a potential ordinance and determine appropriate density. He added that costs associated with cluster development should not be paid by the City. Commissioner Dillon expressed his opposition to clustering. He felt this was leap- frog development and needed further investigation before recommendation in the Comp Plan. Commissioner Minton suggested that a reference should be made for the location of townhomes. He questioned the location of the 3rd paragraph under "D. Future Plan" and whether or not it should be switched with the last paragraph of that section on Page 33. These changes were also noted: -Paragraph 5 - insert the word "the" before "Elk River" -Page 31 - 2nd bullet point - remove the word "City" -Include statement to address establishing standards to maintain integrity of housing in the community. . COMMISSIONER MINTON MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF SECTION IV. - RESIDENTIAL PLAN, WITH THE FOllOWING CHANGES: - TYPING AMENDMENTS