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o Planning Commission Minutes February 26, 1985 Page Five Commissioner Fuchs indicated that he would like to steer away from the C-3A zone, mainly because of the gas stations. Commissioner Fuchs indicated that he felt the buffering must be looked at and also that the traffic must be looked at because the businesses there at the present are already creating a heavy traffic load. Sherri Hennemen indicated that the frontage road does not go onto the highway but runs onto a residential road. Gary Santwire suggested that possibly a protective covenance of record could be recorded for the north part of the land such as "trees will not be removed." Mr. Santwire indicated this would help with the buffer. Commissioner Fuchs indicated he felt that they should postpone any decision as to a zone change until the buffer zone coould be looked into and also to see what Mr. Santwire proposes for the property. Commissioner Pearce indicated that he agreed with Commissioner Fuchs in that the area was not properly zoned for residential, and further stated he felt C-3A zoning was not appropriate for the area. Mr. Santwire indicated he would like a recommendation by the March 18th City Council meeting. Chairman Tralle closed the public hearing. Gary Santwire requested that the hearing be continued under circumstances that this continue to be worked out at a special workshop meeting on Tuesday, March 5, 1985. 9. Residential Concept Review for the Barthel Planned Unit Development Mel Beaudry representing Barthel Realty was present and indicated he would like to present the Planning Commission with a concept for single family homes within part of the PUD area. Mel Beaudry indicated that the area for this residential development could contain up to a maximum of 88 units and could be presented as single family or multi-family depending on the developers request. Mr. Beaudry indicated that what they are proposing is to put single family housing in that are~which is approximately 9.8 acres. Mr. Beaudry indicated that he felt multi- family in Elk River was not very salable. Mr. Beaudry further indicated that the average lot size in this development would be 6,000 square feet, and that these homes were designed for people who do not want a lot of land to maintain, but still want private, single family homes. Mr. Beaudry further indicated that they are looking at a covenance for this area so as to keep the homes and the area neatly maintained. Mr. Beaudry further indicated that all the houses would have attached garages, and also that there would be a park area. Mr. Beaudry indicated that the park is a long stretch of land along the development, which would abut residents in the development and would be mainly for younger children. Commissioner Pearce indicated he would like to see a restricting type of fence along Gates Avenue to keep the children from running into the traffic.