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' There was a limited discussion with a gentlemen (whose name with the Myers property on Larpenteur. It was discussed as proposed 4-plex be constructed and some discussion ensued as etc. C ~"~,~„~I9I$~ V I didn't get) in connection to access, should the to necessary requiranents, The main portion of the meeting was spent (again) deliberating the possible construction by American Shelter Corporation, of a condo-townhouse complex on the Rose Hill Nursery site. Al Stephenson read a letter received by the City, from 1st Bank Minneapolis, regarding the default of American Shelter and spoke to the ramifications concerning this. It was decided (having spoken with Jack Kenefick previous to this time) that the Planning Commission would recommend that the Council grant a 10 day extension and should, at the end of that time, American Shelter present the proper papers necessary, a public hearing would be held the 4th of January (this was moved by Erma Olson and seconded by Jerry Wallin, and unanimously voted upon by those able to vote--with one abstention, which I shall explain a little later on). Mr. Westin and his assistant discussed the proposed site and what was expected to be built and spoke. about a traffic survey he had taken by Jack Anderson Assa~i€ates, Traffic Engineering Consultants, and Jack Anderson was present and made a presentation regarding potential for traffic and directions it might take (should certain streets be extended, i.e., Prior and a cut-through to Tatum). He then threw the meeting open to any questions on his assumptions and there were many and varied and many people were concerned that this would merely became a raceway and there was same discussion about Fairview already a raceway and Tatum was fast becoming so. He held his ground and explained his reasonings behind his figures, but the crowd (which I would estimate at near 100') were rather unwilling to .listen to his side--in my estimation. There was great concern for "our local area" and they fel additional traffic, as well as PUD zoning would change all this. One man (Mask fry Tatum - spelling approx.) felt that it would only be a matter of time if any of the units were rented, b fore it became a rental property situation where none cared for their property and none would keep it up, and the additional traffic would make it nearly impossible for children to cross Tatum. There were questions directed at Don Swendra (by Al Stephenson) as to whether he could estimate how much would be rented and his guestimate was approximately 20% msight be rented, as that was the total amount you could have leased under a financing situation. It was later requested that Don Swendra also bring forth a financial stat~nent and information as to other developments in which he has been associated, for the Planning Commission to gain better knowledge about this company, to which he agreed. Carl Dale felt the plan presented by Westin u~as the most acceptable of all so far. Generally, this type added about 12 units per acre and would add some type of traffic, but not as much as single-family dwelling units, as they would generate more traffic, and more people. He spoke about solar heating, underground parking, on-site ponding, and felt it met the criteria as set-up in the Comprehensive Plan. PLAD?NING COMMISSION MEETING--December 7, 1981 •