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Community Development Director Robert Keating reviewed the memorandum dated <br />December 12 using a Powerpoint presentation (copy on file) to show the location and current <br />zoning of the subject and surrounding properties. The purpose of this request is to rezone <br />approximately 160 acres located at the northeast corner of 8th Street and 98th Avenue from A-1 to <br />RM -6 for development at a density consistent with the allowed density of the Comprehensive Plan <br />land use designation. Staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission both support this request. <br />Director Keating and Public Works Director James Davis replied to several questions <br />regarding unpaved roads, the traffic study, and traffic impact for this site. The concurrency criteria <br />must be met before the developer can proceed with the project. <br />Commissioner Ginn had strong concerns about the traffic impact and the unpaved roads. <br />She felt the developers need to pay their fair share for paving the roads and she adamantly opposed <br />this request until east/west bound roads to 98th Avenue are paved. <br />The Chairman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard regarding <br />this matter. <br />John Williams, 1535 Smugglers Cove, said he did not understand staff's interpretation of <br />concurrency laws. He understood that concurrency meant the services, infrastructure, and <br />everything needed for a development was in place before the development begins. He has been <br />involved in traffic studies and explained Level of Service -C (LOS) is decent driving conditions; <br />LOS -D is not acceptable. Mr. Williams contended that the Board is premature in granting <br />development requests and he hoped they would slow down and revisit the Comprehensive Plan <br />immediately to consider impact fees. He felt all of the developers should pay the impact fees so <br />the burden is not placed on the taxpayer. <br />Chairman Macht explained that the Board has to follow the law and sometimes the <br />application of the law is painful. Impact fees are very much on their minds. A study will be done <br />after which they can implement new standards. He agreed new residents should pay, not the <br />DECEMBER 16, 2003 10 <br />