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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO PARK COMMISSION <br /> MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 6, 1997 <br /> (#9B - Brook Park Realty - Continued) <br /> Beal questioned whether the covenants were reviewed. He noted the nature of the <br /> community also is a factor. <br /> Gappa noted that the developer had considered qualifying for the lower income housing <br /> but was unable to meet the $130,000 maximum unit cost with the density level. The <br /> Planning Commission will be reviewing the subdivision for preliminary plat approval at <br /> their October meeting. The cost per unit is estimated at about $150,000. <br /> Welles moved, Wilson seconded, to recommend cash fee for Park Dedication for the <br /> Brook Park Realty Subdivision. <br /> Beal was informed that Livingston Avenue would be extended into this property. <br /> Gappa noted the property size is 10 acres, one half of which is wetlands. <br /> Welles said he thought a homeowners association would provide some play ground area <br /> for the children living there. Wilson noted there was no location for an adequate <br /> playground. <br /> Beal questioned whether a trail would be located along this property. McDermott said it <br /> would be a connector to the Dakota Rail property if that was developed for a trail. <br /> McDermott said he would recommend taking land as he is concerned with the native <br /> vegetation and maintaining open space. He indicated this was one of only a few spaces <br /> left in the Navarre area with open land. He said the land above the wetlands has <br /> significant oak trees and rolling terrain. Welles thought the developer would leave this <br /> area as an amenity to the property owners. Beal noted that the developer, however, <br /> would cut down alot of trees fo develop the property. <br /> White suggested the City could make use of the proposal through a tax increment <br /> financing project and use the funds for providing a park in the Navarre area. He <br /> explained how such a process worked. Wilson asked if this would be feasible. <br /> McDermott thought it should be of interest to the City. <br /> Beal was informed that a road will be platted to extend to the western property for future <br /> expansion but there is no guarantee that the development will occur. <br /> Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 2, Beal, McDermott. <br /> 5 <br />