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. . . Page 2 Planning Commission Mintues 12/20/88 4. Preliminary Plat Review of "Deerfield 4th" by Gerald Smith/P.H. Chairman Kropuenske opened the public hearing. Jay Galbrecht of 11369 192nd Avenue was concerned about the safety and traffic regulations. He had talked to a number of neighbors and they had also indicated they were concerned about safety regulations regarding traffic. Mr. Galbrecht would like to see Dodge Avenue swing out to the west and not abutt his property. He further indicated that a number of the residents had children under three years of age and with the additional traffic there could be safety problems. Jim Riener of 11393 192nd questioned the designated park area. Robert Thiess of 19130 Baldwin would like to see the park area increased. Jerome Bank en of 11366 192nd Avenue felt there was a need for a park in that area. Dorence Thorn questioned the park area and if it would be large enough. Steve Rohlf, Building & Zoning Administrator addressed these issues by indicating that the petitioner has noted a 1.8 acre park within the plat. The plat consists of 33 acres total. The City can require up to 10% of the raw land for park. The park would be 3.3 acres. It is the City's choice whether to accept land or cash in lieu of land for park dedication. Steve Rohlf explained that 10% of the raw land in a plat was found to be reasonable amount for park dedication. Lou and Leo Pollick indicated they were suprised at the amount of land proposed for the park. Steve Rohlf explained at the time of the first concept review this issue was fully discussed. Mr. Rohlf further explained that the whole plat showed up as a park in Deerfield 3rd Addition. Mr. Pollick felt the City was taking a big hunk out of the plat for park area. Chairman Kropuenske closed the public hearing. Commissioner Kimball was concerned with off street parking, if this would reduce the size of the park area. If we allow for parking Commissioner Kimball felt the park area should be a little larger. A lengthy amount of time was spent on discussion of the park area, off street parking and fencing of the park area. Commissioner Fuchs felt the City should not have to buy back property for additional park land. This should be part of the plat. Commissioner Fuchs felt 10% of the raw land was a resonable amount for Park dedication. Steve Rohlf feels the City should not pick up the cost for additional park land. Commissioner Schroeder felt the developer should not be responsible for a larger park area and that the City should share some of the responsibility.