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MINUTES PLANNIA?G CO~'~~ISSION T~IEETING~PUBLIC HEARING FEBRUARY 1, 1982 PAGE 2 • • he would recommend final approval of the system (addition of underground percolation chambers and surface skimming structures). Engineer Lemberg recommended that the Planning Commission and City Council apr~rove the plan and take steps to the rezoning to PUD. Larry Stowe, 1951 Autumn, representing the neighborhood task force, LARRY STOWS questioned the propriety of the submission of materials by the 1951 AUTUMN developer such as not submitting information until the deadline which does not allow time for a thorough study. He commented on the number of times plans have been changed, the large number of persons who would reside in the development, concerns over increased traffic, the hazard of ponding water and the possibility that the eight inch sewer on Larpenteur would not be sufficient. Based on the plan and density, Pdr. Store requested that the Planning Commission reject this proposal. He stated that the group recognized that development is necessary and would be willing to discuss any future plans. Mark Ascerno, 1871 Tatum, stated he objected to the material being P~~~ARK ASCERNO submitted late and lacking part of the information, thus making it 1871 TATUM impossible for residents to scrutinize the plans. He also commented on American Shelter shifting plans at the last minute. Mr. Westin replied that no fundamental change was made, only the HAROLD WESTIN drainage system to accomodate a 100 year storm, which required additional ponding. Mr. Ascerno also stressed that the citizens are not objecting to develop- MARK ASCERNO ment but to this specific plan. He felt the elan was conceptual in that all depends on access to Tatum Street and no negotiations have taken place to acquire the necessary land for street purposes. He also stated that the residents of Tatum object to the height of the proposed buildings and feel there should be equitable buffering on all sides. On the basis of these objections, Mr. Ascerno requested that the rezoning be denied. Walter Northrup, 1912 Summer, stated he felt there was no citizen benefit in the project other than the increasing tax base. His expressed concern over the possibility that the developer would be unable to find purchasers with the cost of the units, plus an annual tax of ~2, 500 to X3,700 per unit per year (based on the proposed tax increase computed by Clerk Administrator Barnes). Mr. Northrup also was concerned that American Shelter has not provided financial information as requested, and had done some research into the operation. He found that American Shelter is located at 900 Sandhurst, Roseville, MN, a private home; the corporation was formed in April, 1980; and has two employees including Don Swendra. Mr. Northrup was of the opinion that before any plan is approved, more information is needed about the developer. Don Hamilton, Facilities Supervisor for Hewlett-Packard, expressed that the firms concerns are as follows: (1) the extension of Prior will be WALTER NORTHRUF 19lt2 SUMi~9ER DON HAMILTON HEV'dLETT- PACKARD