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Planning Commission Minutes March 22, 1982 Page Six land exist that can be called realistically developable. Commissioner Gunkel stated she agreed that to\vuhouse development and quads are the trend in the market right now, but that she believed enough land is presently zoned to handle that demand for many years. She said she had taken a drive that day through the area and that the ten density units per acre is steep when considering the surrounding area is one acre lots, now sewered. She said she did not believe the zoning should be changed at this time, but if it could be shown this is needed in the future, it could be looked at then. She added that there did not seem to be an alternate plan for develop- ment and judging from the present market, she could not see that the developer would consider single family homes if he could build higher density units. Commissioner Pearce stated he believed the concept of multiple dwellings will become more and more important. He stated that when Mr. Lundgren came in be- fore, he looked on his proposal favorably, and still does. He said he was not convinced the proposal was incompatible or would reduce property value, as multiple dwellings can be very nice. He explained that the timing disturbs him now. He said they should be cautious about rezoning 17 acres, because once it is R-3, it cannot go back. He stated that including the PUD areas, there are perhaps 60-70 acres right now that could be developed in the future for multiple dwellings. COMMISSIONER GUNKEL tffiDE A MOTION TO RECOMMEND THAT THE PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE FROM R-Ib TO R-3 BE DENIED. COMMISSIONER FREDERICKSEN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 6. Consider Brutger Final Plat Approval Mr~ Breezee explained that this proposal is identical to that previously ap- proved by the Planning Commission except that the drawings were done on a legal document to finalize it. He explained that previously Brutger had been required to allow a 50-foot setback for possible storm drainage, but now only 20 feet is needed. He explained this needed to be changed or Brutger could not build with- in that 30' area. COMMISSIONER PEARCE MADE A MOTION TO RECOMMEND THAT THE 50 FOOT EASEMENT ON THE NORTH EDGE OF THE PROPERTY BE VACATED IN ORDER TO REESTABLISH. A 20' EASEMENT. CO~IISSIONER FREDERICKSEN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. COMMISSIONER PEARCE }~DE A MOTION TO RECOMMEND THAT THE COUNCIL ACCEPT THE FINAL PLAT AS PRESENTED BY THE BRUTGER COMPANY. COMMISSIONER FREDERICKSEN SEC- ONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 7. Consider Bill Murphy's Request for Zone Change from R-lc to R-2 Mr. Breezee explained that this proposal involves three lots with two family units on each. He said the property has- zero lot line and is o\mer-occupied on_ each side. He stated Mr. Murphy does not plan to rezone the area and let it set. Mr. Murphy stated the units are two-bedroom, with each having a garage; the units are bi-Ievel. He stated he had contingency purchase agreements on a couple of these units already and if the rezoning passes, he plans to build this sunnner .