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• • Planning & Zoning Board September 10, 1997 Page 9 Mr. Kevin Kroells, 7839 Lois Lane, stated that he appreciates Molin Concrete but would prefer to not see this expansion. If it is approved, he would like to see aesthetic landscaping to hide the industrial use in addition to a noise buffer. He now keeps his air conditioner on the entire summer to avoid the dust and noise. Mr. Gordon Cable, 426 Greenwood, stated that there are 70 homes adjacent to the north Molin property. Backup noise of equipment is unbelievable, and 100 feet is not a long distance to buffer fork lifts and lights. When he moved to the area, he checked with the City and was told the area is LI. He is concerned about his property value if it is rezoned to GI. He urged the Board to not approve the proposal. Mr. Russell Lenwood, 492 Greenwood, stated that the Winchester Gun Club is more of a nuisance to him than Molin's. Stacking concrete product will in itself create a noise buffer. It was the consensus of the Board to continue the public hearing until the concerns of neighboring residents are addressed at a neighborhood meeting but continue to take testimony of those who are present. Chair Schaps noted that Molin Concrete has been in the City 25 years and expressed his hope that involved residents will be present at the neighborhood meeting. He suggested notification of any resident within a one -half mile radius in any direction and offered City Hall facilities for the meeting. He would hope that the meeting will be a constructive free exchange of questions and answers that will result in agreement on the issues, even if residents would prefer not to have this project. Mr. Robinson made a MOTION to continue the public hearing for Molin Concrete to the October 8, 1997 Planning & Zoning Board meeting and was supported by Mr. Johnson. Motion carried unanimously, 7 -0. Chair Schaps called a break at 8:20 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:30 p.m. C. Continuation of Public Hearing - Highland Meadows, Rezoning, Planned Unit Development, Preliminary Plat Chair Schaps declared the public hearing reopened at 8:35 p.m. Mr. Brixius stated that the public hearing for the proposal from North Suburban Development Corporation for 166 unit development, Highland Meadows, was continued from the August meeting. It is located off Highway 23 and along the 79th Street extension. The area is zoned R -1, and the request is to rezone a portion of the site to R -3 to accommodate townhome units planned in this development. Factors to consider with rezoning is appropriateness of the land use and the appropriateness of the design. Issues discussed previously relate to triangular lots, 70 -foot lot widths, and variable setbacks. The curved street pattern is attractive, but emergency services have expressed concern about the number of units to be accessed from this one cul -de -sac. A neighborhood meeting was held. Some modifications have been made. Staff is recommending a