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Planning & Zoning Board November 8, 2023 Page 4 DRAFT MINUTES private property and if they chose they could cut down the trees. He said it is not their preference and he would like to see more trees added to that area. Mr. Guptill said when they came in and cut trees down to make room for their homes, the red oaks began dying due to the added sunlight and dry weather. Jack Turner, 267 Hammerly Court, Lino Lakes, MN 55014. Mr. Turner is in favor of the pickleball court. He understands the resident’s concerns but feels there is value to the residents to have the pickleball court and does not feel the effects of the court would be terrible. He researched pickleball courts and would argue that passing traffic or a toilet flushing is louder than a strike of a paddle from a 70 year old. He has no opinion as to where it is located but feels there is great value in having it and believes it would prolong the life of the residents. Marie Hammond, 263 Hammerly Court, Lino Lakes, MN 55014. Ms. Hammond is not in favor of the fence and appreciates being close to nature. She thinks a fence would not be aesthetically appealing or would serve a purpose. Mr. Vojtech moved to close the public hearing. Motion seconded by Mr. Kohler. The public hearing was closed at 7:23 p.m. Mr. Root summarized resident concerns and asked the representative of Lyngblomsten to answer some concerns. Mr. Root asked about the trees that were taken down by mistake. Mr. Fenlon said the contractor did remove the trees and the resident was compensated. Mr. Root addressed the bright lighting at the lift station and Mr. Grochala said there were things they could do to adjust the lighting and the City would look into it. Mr. Wipperfurth stated he was against the pickleball court and the fence. He is in favor of adding more landscaping than was proposed. Mr. Laden thinks the pickleball court should be placed somewhere else on the property. Mr. Laden would like to see more landscaping on the property of Lyngblomsten so the buffer will stay intact. Mr. Root supported amending the PUD to not have the fence requirement and also agrees with a requirement for additional landscaping. Mr. Root is not in favor of the pickleball court at this time. He added that if it is the Board’s decision to go ahead with the pickleball court that there should be no lighting and controlled access. Mr. Root expressed it was a good amenity, just not at that location. Robert Hulse, 258 Rohavic, Lino Lakes MN 55014. Mr. Hulse said as a homeowner he would be willing to put in additional landscaping on his property. Mr. Root appreciated the idea but said that future homeowners could remove that buffer if it was on their property.