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Planning Commission Minutes May 24, 1982 Page Twelve Chairman Tracy indicated that he felt that what they were looking at with this plat were some townhouses that blend in with single family houses. He felt this was very compatible. Gary Santwire indicate he was basically for this plan. Mr. Santwire further indi- cated he had a problem with looking at back yards. He also indicated that possibly everyone ~vould be happy \vith a fe~.r,one acre lots slipped in. Rick Foster indicated that there was a topal problem with that. They would address the matter of streets, etc... later. Mr. Foster also indicated that the street going north has to be there. Discussion followed regarding cul-de-sa6s. Chairman Tracy indicated that a view approved by staff is that cul-de-sacs are not a desired type of street because of maintenance, fire protection and access. Howard Johnson indicated this is a better plan than what they saw the last time this was presented. Mr. Johnson indicated that they would like to keep the population down in that area. Mr. Johnson also indicated his concern about the possiblity of parts of that area being rezoned at a later date to allow apartments. Chairman Tracy indicated that that would not be possible; that would be spot zoning. Discussion followed regarding the size of the lots. Rich Barakat asked if there has been a need demonstrated for the smaller size lots. Rick Breezee indicated there has been a need demonstrated for smaller lots. The larger lots do not seem to be selling. Chairman Tracy indicated that there is a need for affordable housing. This is dem- onstrated just be looking at the economy. Discussion followed where Outlot A was discussed and what would be going there. COM}ITSSIONER GUNKEL MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE ZONE CHANGE FROM R-lb TO R-lc AND R-3. R-lc WOULD CONTAIN 12.5 ACRES AND R-3 WOULD CONTAIN 4.4 ACRES. THE MOTION \.JAS SECONDED BY CO:MMISSIONER PEARCE. THE MOTION PASSED 3-0. 8. Consider Zone Change - Charles Axelson Mrs. Audrey Axelson presented their request for a zone change to the Planning Com- mission. Mrs. Axelson indicated the amount of property Cretex owns which their home is surrounded by. Mrs. Axelson further indicated that a "lot of things" have been damaged in their yard and that Cretex does not feel they are responsible. Mrs. Axelson indicated that they need bedrooms for their family. Mrs. Axelson also in- dicated that they obtained a building permit for restoration and alteration some time ago (Aug. 1980). They have done the restoration and now they want to do the alteration.