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O’Brien asked, what was the Park Director’s opinion of the trail. Teague responded the Park Director had suggested the trail to provide access for the residents of the new homes to the sidewalk on Silver Lake Road. Beach stated that no one would want a public trail next to their house. Beach said he would work with the Park Director, but he did not know why there should be bicycle traffic in there. Beach said such a trail would be difficult to do. Zisla asked how much park dedication fees were per lot. Beach responded $750. Zisla commented that Maurie Anderson, the Parks Director, usually has wonderful ideas. However, if the trail would be a problem for development of the site, Zisla did not think the Commission should require it. Zisla said that preserving the trees and vegetation was more important for the community than to have another walking access. The Commission discussed the path proposed by the Parks Director. The Commission decided the trail was not needed. Zisla asked, if the developer puts in a private road, would the homes have maintenance agreements. Zisla said, if there is a public street and there is no homeowners’ association, people could do as they wished with their yards. There would seem to be no need for an association. Zisla said he liked the diversity that comes from not having an association. Mattila stated that a PRD with a public street was possible to provide flexibility to the lot width requirements. Mattila described the requirements of a PRD. Schiferl asked what would the benefit be to the City if the City granted a PRD. Zisla said the rationale could be based on the lake front, the trees and the slopes on the site. The City would benefit by preserving the natural amenities of the site. O’Brien said that we could preserve more trees if we could make the road more reasonable in size. Teague said, in either concept, the area of paved road would be the same. Beach said the road could be narrowed if parking were allowed on only one side of the road. The Commission briefly discussed the traffic flow to Silver Lake Road and 23rd. Teague said he had talked with several residents who live around the periphery of the site. The residents have not commented specifically on proposal, however did express concerns regarding traffic, tree removal and wetland protection. Baker asked the developer if he would rather have a public or a private road. Beach responded he favored a public road. Schiferl asked if the City had ever considered purchasing the site for a park. Teague said he did not believe the City has considered that. Baker said he could go along with a variance on Lot 6. The public street versus a private road could be a condition for a variance. Baker said he favored a public street. A public street would be an advantage for the homeowners. Schiferl asked why not just do eight lots? Beach said its would not be economically feasible to do eight lots. Livingston said he had no problem with the site as proposed. Zisla suggested Beach show how he has taken advantage of the site and how the homes would fit in with lake when he makes formal application. That could help the Commission decide the variance. Project Planning - Discussion and Input New Brighton Staff 3 I:\COMMISSIONS\PLANNING\MINUTES\1998\05-19-98.WPD