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Planning & Zoning Board July 13, 2011 Page 4 Mike Witham, 211 Woodridge Lane stated that since the neighborhood meeting, he does not see a lot that has changed except moving the loading dock to north. He understands mixed use, but thinks that can be smaller business. He said that the developer has not yet provided an example of where they have done this type of development before in the cities. He pointed out that there are a number of items with this proposal that do not go along with the Master Plan. He considers this to be a bad fit for this neighborhood because multiple amendments would need to be made to the Master Plan in order to accomplish it. Keith Kuhnly, 241 Woodridge Lane, shared the same concerns as Mr. Witham. He added that noise and sights from second -story floors should be considered when designing the buffer. Yaron Hemi, resident of Shoreview, stated that ' development would affect a larger area, including traffic and noise pollution which ollow big box development. He doesn't consider this to fit the character of the neighborhood. I said there are about six grocery stores within easy driving distance of this neighborhood e wondered where people would be attracted to this store from. Mr. Henri wondered how much of a stake Oppidan has if this development does not succeed. His opinion was that there are enough abandoned stores and businesses in the neighborhood He added that he has traffic concerns. Mike Witham spoke again to state that although he understands there is a desire for infrastructure improygnents, would the improvements* necessary without the big box development. He wondered if there would be capacity issues with additional development. He question0 the need for improvements versus the desire for improvements. Mr. Witham would like to see a neighborhood friendly business. Steve Garfield, 208 Woodridge Lane, stated that whatever is going to be built will be there for a long time. He questioned if the city should lock into development right now just because the economy on allows for this type of development at this time. • Joe Olson, 223 Woodridge Lane, had concerns about the ventilation system and what the residents to the west will see when they look out over their deck or upstairs windows. He noted that traffic cutting through the neighborhoods is a concern for both Shoreview & Lino Lakes residents. Chair Tralle explained that the results of a market study are shared with city staff, but are not required to be shared with the public. He stated that the board will try to get the best possible product for both the developer as well as the neighborhood. He noted that the concerns of the citizens were heard by board members at the neighborhood meeting. He added that a developer will not construct a building if they do not expect it to succeed. Mr. Tucci addressed a number of the resident concerns. DRAFT MINUTES • • •