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Planning & Zoning Board May 14, 2025 Page 3 Chair Root had questions about why as part of the staff recommendations the parking lot setbackwas not recommended by staff. Ms. Larsen stated that staff does not agree with the setback and it is not part of the flexibility. Ms. Guthmueller had concerns about the setbacks and how close the buildings are to each other. Ms. Guthmueller agrees with the City Council regarding removing townhomes to meet the setbacks. Ms. Guthmueller stated that the housing does not seem affordable. Mark Houge, North Oaks Company, was present to answer questions. Mr. Houge stated the pickleball court is not part of the plan, merely a suggestion. Mr. Vojtech had questions about the pricing for the apartments. Peter Stalland, partnered with North Oaks, was also available for comments. Mr. Stalland stated that the studio apartments would be around $1,300.00 a month. Mr. Root opened the public hearing at 7:24 p.m. Noelle Roden, 1603 Ash Street, spoke about the impact of the three-story buildings on the residents in her neighborhood. She stated that the buildings will be around 100 feet from her home. Ms. Roden was also concerned about the increase in traffic, the roundabout being added to the area and how construction of a new road would impact the ease of being able to leave the area. Ms. Roden would like to see more consideration and respect for existing residents. Amy Donlin, 6100 Centerville Road, spoke about the importance of roadblocking new developments in the area. Ms. Donlin would like to see the conservation standards upheld and would like the wildlife to remain untouched. Ms. Donlin would like to honor the dark skies and be able to see the sky at night. Ms. Donlin also had concerns about traffic in the area and the speed limit is currently too high. Steve Gallop, 6102 Centerville Road, agreed with the previous speaker about the dark skies and worries that the pickleball court would bring light and disturb this. Mr. Gallop is worried about the lighting on the street side of the development. Mr. Gallup stated that vehicle lights on Ash Street already are coming through and worries that this development would make this worse. He would like to see a tall berm added. Debra Gallop, 6102 Centerville Road, had concerns about how close the new development is to their existing home. Ms. Gallop stated that the lights will be an issue, and that the lights will drive out the wildlife. Ms. Gallop did state that North Oaks has DRAFT MINUTES