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Council Mi nutes May 14, 1985 I Blomquist asked for amenities the city would receive as a result of the higher density. Ou'Monceaux cited control of the product, screening through landscaping, the preservation of the natural drainage site, and technical issues of maintenance of cul de sac snow storage. Ou'Monceaux stated the product would be shown to the neighbors who would have an opportunity to get involved. Schmidt asked if there would be any site constraints in mixing single family on the north side with twinhomes along Silver Lake Road. Ou'Monceaux stated that had been considered but, because of the scale of the project and the character they are trying to devel- op, it wouldn't be a positive element of the project. Schmidt doesn't feel density is an issue providing the neighbor- hood is getting quality compatible to existing structures. I Ou'Monceaux stated that the quality control would be present. be- cause of the PRO that perhaps would not be present with a single- family builder; feels the plans add to the buffer and makes a good transition. Per Janecek's request, Ou'Monceaux reviewed the schematics for the various plans, noting that it had been determined which lots would not be suitable for the three-level plan. As there were no further questions from the council, Mayor Harcus opened the discussion to the public. John Lampy, 2521 - 13A Street N.W., presented to the Mayor a petition that had been signed by all the residents on the north side expressing concern for the value of their homes, should the twinhomes be built, and strongly urging the city council to adhere to their commitment of single fami ly homes for the general location of 1252 Silver Lake Road. Lampy noted he moved into a single-family neighborhood and had understood it would remain as such; expressed concern about the twinhomes being rented in the future; didn't feel the amenity of proper drainage was anything special as it would have to be provided by any builder; and was concerned about the fact the plans did not provide for an Association. In response to Blomquist's question, Lampy felt the quality and plans for the twinhomes appeared to be nice. I Ken Swanson, 2579 - l3A Street N.W., stated he had also checked with city hall before building his home and was told the first five acres bought would be a buffer zone; feels this project will devalue his home; really opposed to the project; and feels drainage will not be a problem in any other construction on the site, Page Four \