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Lathrop stated that Main Street is called that for a reason and it should continue to be Main Street in some form or another in the future. He did not agree with this plan. He disclosed that he had met with the applicant several months ago on a preliminary basis and this plan was not representative of their discussions. He pointed out that Roosevelt was never designed to be Main Street and it is operating as Main Street today. He felt it absolutely necessary that the City solve its Bella Vista/96th Street connection. He wasn't sure connecting Bella Vista to Locke Street would be the proper solution. He felt the density of the project was too much. He liked the architecture, but not clustered together. He wasn't sure the park on the east side was the most effective and utilized the most. There was no secondary access to the property forcing everyone to use Main Street. He suggested Front Street. He wanted it made clear to the property owners and the people that own the 10 acres what the exact legal position of Front Street is. He wanted to know ifit was possible that the units were two-story. Lathrop asked if the park land on the east side of the project being proposed because it is not buildable or is it buildable? Montgomery stated that there are no stairs to second floors, as they are all ranch homes. The park land is approximately half buildable with the new floodplain line that is coming through. Davidson stated that Council typically does not do anything unless there is consensus of the neighborhood and they are entirely opposed to what is proposed. He suggested they rework their plans and have the development meet the flavor of the Old Town. Also, putting 500 cars per day on Rex Street was not acceptable. Mayer suggested that the transportation issue be looked into and that the development might be better as semi-rural. Sisk moved that Council not refer this request on to the Planning Commission. Seconded by Howard. All in favor. DISCUSSION/DIRECTION - ANNEXATION OF .67 ACRES AT 601 JOHNSON STREET- ZUKAITIS/KRANKER PROPERTY Paul Wood, Planning Director, stated that KreutZffian Construction wished to annex .667 acres at 601 Johnson Street, which is the deadend of the street. The intent of the applicant would be to file an overall subdivision plat and a PUD development plan which would incorporate both 601 Johnson Street and the 1.5 acres immediately to the south known as the Kranker property. Secondary access would not be available to the parcel. Two concept plans showed six lots with a park on one and seven lots without a park on the other. Davidson called for the applicant's presentation. NO APPLICANT PRESENT. 5