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. . Minutes - Plan Commission Page 4 November 12, 1986 from the site and was concerned about the increase in traffic volume and the general compatibility of the proposed use with the surroundi~g single-family uses. He stated that he was puzzled by any proposal to elifuinate a portion of a single-family neighborhood that was not deteriorating; the neig~bors seemed committed to its maintenance. Mr. Sommers asked the Chairman for permission to respond to these concerns. Mr. Sommers introduced Mr. Bob Presley of Hankins Construction Company who reviewed some of the preliminary proposals considered by those involved in the project. Mr. Presley stated that they had considered keeping the single-family homes and developing a "cluster home community" with the increase in density permitted by "PD" district regulations. He stated, in sum, that the proposal that had just been presented was the one that was economically feasible. Mr. Sommers further stated that his proposal was a response to the needs of people who are seeking the convenience of condominium living; also, development of the project would increase the tax base and raise revenue for the city. Mr. Schairer asked Mr. Sommers if any appraisal had been completed to determine the economic effect of the project on the predominately single-family neighborhood. Mr. Sommers replied that such an appraisal had been made and the results indicated that the project would enhance the value of the neighborhood homes. Ms. Schuman expressed her concern about the economic feasibility of the project considering the demolition costs of the 10 single-family homes and other site preparation costs. Mr. McCauley stated that he would be interested in seeing an elevation drawing taking into account grades and topography. Both members noted the fifteen to twenty foot differential in grade from Warder Avenue east to North and South Road. After further discussion regarding neighborhood compatibility and economic feasibility of the project, Mr. McCauley moved that the Plan Commission recommend denial of the application to rezone the 10 properties* along North and South Road, Donne Avenue and Warder Avenue from "SR" to "PD" with a specific invitation that the applicant may return to the Plan Commission within ninety days with a new request to rezone the same properties if additional information were then available regarding site topography and financial feasibility of the project. Ms. Schuman seconded the motion which passed by a vote of 5-0 with 1 abstention. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION FOR PLAN COMMISSION ADOPTION OF THE 1986 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Chairman Hamilton noted that Mr. Goldman had submitted to Commission members the last portions of a final draft of the Comprehensive Plan. The Chairman also noted that Commission members had received a draft resolution for the Plan's *Mr. Sommer's application requested rezoning the following properties from "SR" to "PD": 515 North and South road, 509 North and South Road, 501 North and South Road, 512 Warder Avenue, 506 Warder Avenue, 500 Warder Avenue, 507 Donne Avenue, 501 Donne Avenue, 502 Donne Avenue, 500 Donne Avenue.