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MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF FEBRUARY 1, 1982 Page 5 Opheim stated that the access to the property was very (TONKA CONT.) small and hardley any room for expansion. Since this was lakeshore property or on a peninsula, this was a sensitive area and dvelopment on fragile property. The DNR, MCWD and LMCD may limit suc:. development. Peterson stated that there is minimal increase in hardcover when you compare the increase in hardcover allowed on the existing Baldur Park properties. McDonald stated that we don't create new problems with new subdivisions and that the City deals different with existing problems. Rovegno asked if they had ever considered a PRO development that conserves on all hardcover - tuck under garages, etc. Opheim stated that a PRO was not suitable for this type of plan because this property was not suitable for high density housing and hardcover. Applicant stated that runoff could be controlled. McDonald stated that quantity is not the question but the qual.ty of the water or runoff going into the lake. Kelley stated that even two houses is almost too much to put onto this sensitive lakeshore peninsula. Peterson stated that the Mayor advised him to go back to the original 1978 plan which is what they approved before. He noted that all the neighbors were in favor of the development. Goetten noted that the Mayor was trying to tell you that the whole design was too ambitious for this piece of property. McDonald stated that the code given the density credit would only allow two residential units. Rovegno felt that it was an asset to the City with a multiple dwelling but hip main concern was the hardcover. McDonald noted that tee City doesn't like to issue variances when the development can meet the codes. Planning Commission took an informal poll as to how many units they would allow: Kelley's strict interpretation allowed 2 building lots. Callahan stated that it couldn't exceed two. Goetten stated if they wouldn't agree to one than no more than two. 11ammerel agreed with the rest of the members on just 2.