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.~ The public hearing was opened. Jack Bras, 90 Mission Drive, represented Heritage Investors. He indicated that he and the property owners have looked at several ways to change the property and the owners have chosen the one presented. He said the owners felt that commercial would be proper fronting on a busy street and resi- dential would be appropriate backing to residential. He indicated that Dick Watkins, one of the partners was in the audience to answer any specific questions. Commissioner Wilson asked Mr. Bras about the demo- graphics of the property concerning depth of the property, north to south, density, etc. Commissioner Wilson concurred with Commissioner Doherty's statement that all of the property should probably be residential and that it would probably be a good development. Commissioner Doherty stated that in doing this the only commercial would be perhaps the gas station and the fire house. Dick Watkins explained that Mr. Kierstead is out of town and, therefore, not present. He also stated that they could not economically build a shopping center and that to sell condominiums on a busy street would not make too much sense and would prefer retail on it. Chiarperson Lindsey asked about the shopping center development. Mr. Watkins said they had no serious tenants as far as the shopping center is concerned. Chairperson Lindsey stated that the applicant had heard the opinions of the Commission members and asked Mr. Watkins if he wanted the matter denied or continued so he could discuss it with his partners. Mr. Watkins definitely wanted to discuss it with his partners. He did state again that it is difficult to sell residential units on a busy street. Commissioner Doherty indicated that when the shopping center site was approved it was done so to give the Meadows people a place to shop and that the kind of commercial now being requested is not what the Commission had in mind at that time. He also stated that the City has a very low vacancy rate and needs multiples. Commissioner Getty said she never thought this area was appropriate for a shopping cneter in the first place and would like to see High Density Residential in this area. William G. Kovac, 3124 Weymouth Court, stated he appreciates the work and thoughts of the Commission members regarding this application and thanked everyone for all of their efforts. The matter was then continued to 12/8/82 and Mr. Harris said the matter would be readvertised to incorporate the total acres of this parcel. Commissioner Jamieson pointed out to the applicant that it is not the intent to give the applicants any false hopes concerning this matter. -5-