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Planning & Zoning Board January 9, 2002 Page 25 Mr. Corson stated the quality of life in Lino Lakes must be considered. He did not support the notion of allowing the clearing of an island with mature vegetation simply out of fear of litigation. He stated the property currently has potential use as currently zoned and he felt seven homes would be too many on a small island. Mr. Lyden asked Mr. Corson how the proposed development would affect him. Mr. Corson stated the development would result in the loss of trees and a view of a bridge from his house, as well as have an impact on the neighborhood children. Mr. Lyden noted the neighborhood would likely deal with construction traffic for at least two years. Mr. Corson agreed this was the assumption. Mr. Lyden questioned whether Mr. Corson could vote on the proposed development or if this would be a conflict of interest. Mr. Corson stated the Board has been consistent in voting on all applications regardless of its location providing there is no personal gain or interest on the part of a Board member. Mr. Rafferty stated he appreciated the concerns expre wn: y the residents, such as the concern for construction traffic. He stated he lives m:` he cgz nt Pheasant Hills development and has two children ages nine an. eve He 1 icated his house is located on a cul -de -sac and the school bus has a difficult <TQ = turning around, although his cul- de -sac has a center island, which makes euverine ire difficult Mr. Rafferty felt that Mr. Vaughan Pheasant Hills and had paid a gr environment. He did not believe on the island when develo significantly since he p pti e ` al job with the development of ct to the neighborhood and the y clear way of salvaging all the vegetation that his property value has increased e. Mr. Rafferty stated he has visi, "the island and found the neighborhood to be quiet and to contain a number of children. He stated he was not concerned that the proposed development would devalue the existing property values and he did see an opportunity for the applicant to develop seven lots on the island. Regarding the concern expressed by the Department of Natural Resources for the elimination of vegetative growth, he noted when the applicant developed Pheasant Hills it was felt he had preserved too much of the existing vegetation. Mr. Rafferty was not certain what the right decision is in this case. He agreed the applicant has the right to develop his property, however, he agreed with the concerns regarding construction traffic and the impact on the neighborhood by the construction of the bridge. Mr. Rafferty stated he knows Mr. Vaughan and had, as a concerned citizen, sat through the condemnation proceedings where Mr. Vaughan lost a great deal of land. He stated he has a great deal of respect for City staff for their past work, even though he did not support the condemnation action. He stated he was concerned for both the residents and