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Planning Commission Minutes September 10, 2008 Chair Westgaard opened the public hearing. Page 6 Ron Middlestadt,19681 Twin Lakes Road -stated his concern for the property value if the land use was changed back to rural residential. He stated that the property across the street sold for 25 percent more because it was zoned for sewer and water. Brent Christian -18835 Cleveland Street -stated the residents made concessions for the Liberty Heights proposal. He noted that property owners gave up 17 - 28 feet of frontage for the improvements to County Road 40, and there were costs for putting city services under the road. He stated that he was concerned his property will be trapped on three sides with no access if he decided to develop in the future. Mr. Christian stated he is not opposed to the land use amendment, as long as his property is not cut off. Chris Holzem, 19256 Baugh Street, Anoka County resident -asked what happened to the project. Mr. Barnhart explained that there were several reasons the project did not happen. He stated that the City Council wishes to change the land use back to rural residential so as not to take away future development opportunities. He noted that they do expect this area to be developed at some point. Mr. Holzem asked if staff expected the same type of development to come back. NLr. Barnhart stated that he did not know, but that he was aware a large amount of discussion was given to lot sizes. Mr. Holzem stated that he would like to request access to his property when a future development is considered. NLr. Barnhart stated that there would be public hearings for Mr. Holzem to provide input. Ron Middelstadt -stated that on behalf of Pat Holzem, who could not attend the meeting, his opposition to the proposed land use amendment. Brent Christian -stated that he asked the previous developer for access and was denied. Chris Holzem -stated that he would like the minutes to reflect his request for a road to be stubbed in to the property line to provide access to his property. Mr. Barnhart noted that it is staffls intent to provide as many access opportunities as possible when considering projects. Mr. Holzem asked if he would be informed of a future project. Mr. Barnhart stated yes, if his property is within 350 feet. NLr. Holzem stated that he was, and he did receive notice of this meeting. Chair Westgaard asked if all components of a new project would have to be re-considered. Mr. Barnhart stated that a new project will start from "square one". He explained that an applicant may chose to "pick up the pieces" of the former project and move forward, but the City Council may feel differently. He noted that a future project will likely be residential with city sewer and water, with the same wetland issues, and negotiating of lot sizes and types of housing. Chair Westgaard stated that the urban residential land use made sense at the time the project was proposed, but since the timelines have not been met he supported reverting back to the rural residential land use until the see a new plan. Commissioner Scott concurred, stating that he was opposed to the land use when it was changed to urban residential. He asked what the status of the proposed junior high school was. Mr. Barnhart stated that the land offering for the school goes away with the project, and that if the school is still considering building another school on the site, they would have to buy the land on the open market.