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Planning Cotnmission Minutes November 14, 2006 Page 8 students. Mr. Offerman asked Mr. Bratlie if the School District has concerns about students crossing the road between the two schools and park area. Mr. Bratlie stated yes, since it is their intention to utilize the fields even before a school is built. Chris Holzem, 19246 Baugh Street -stated that he also has an active farm that will abut approximately 14 new homes. He stated that cattle are pastured in this area. He felt that larger lots would provide a buffer to protect his farm. Ross Abel, John Oliver & Associates -stated that Mr. Holzem's concern about his fence could be addressed when that phase of the development is closer. He noted that the project will be done in 7-8 phases, in about as many years. He also explained that with the 75-foot setback from the County road, the homes along Viking Boulevard would have approximately 50 feet of rear yard area. He felt the buffer area and landscaping would provide significant reduction in the view of the homes from the road. Duane Hoff, 9643 Viking Boulevard -stated that the berms in the Trott Brook Farms area are 8 feet high, and asked why only a 3-4 foot berm is being proposed here. Mr. Barnhart stated that is the m;n;mtun requirement and that trees will also be planted. He stated that staff would encourage the developer to enhance that area. Commissioner Stevens stated that the developer is asking for utilities to be extended, and is offering land for a school in exchange, which would already be filled by students from this development. He felt the lots should be no smaller than 11,000 square feet. He expressed concern with insufficient linking trails, lot sizes, and the loss of environmentally sensitive area. He did not feel the Citywas receiving adequate compensation for allowing the development and he could not support it. Commissioner Offennan staetd he had significant concerns with the density, or that the "exchanges" were enough. He also had concerns with wetland protection, the schools, sidewalks, r,,;n;r„al tree preservation, and park dedication. He felt that more is needed regarding parks. He stated he did not see the amenities. He was concerned that phasing was proposed to begin to the south, where there are already major transportation concerns. He did not feel the infrastructure or the schools were ready to handle this density of development. He stated he would like to see the number of lots reduced, more green space, more trails and that larger lots were not necessarily the answer. He stated he did not see enough to support the project. Mr. Maurer stated that the grading of the park will be done in the first phase. He explained that the wetlands were degraded because of the farming, and that the developer will be creating wetland credits for the City in the first phase. Ross Abel stated that the City would be on line to receive a significant number of wetland credits. He stated that the developer would turn over the wetland credits to the City in exchange for the PUD zoning. He explained how the City would be able to use those credits in a potential road project. Commissioner Scott stated he concurred with Commissioners Stevens and Offetman. He was concerned with the traffic and having only 3 viable exits from the development; two onto County Highway 40 and 1 on Viking Boulevard. He also had concerns regarding the density of the development being adjacent to 2 t/ acre lots. He stated he was not in favor of the development as proposed.