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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 4, 2012 Page 5 of 7 Judy Boyle, 3415 Jamaca Avenue, expressed her support for the extension, and it is her belief that there is a need in the community for senior housing. Sharon Benardy, 8253 27th Street North, expressed her support of the extension and the project and the need for senior housing in the community. Larry Weiss, 9302 Stillwater Blvd, expressed he does not support the extension nor the project and expressed his frustration over the lengthy process and the lack of action on the project. Mr. Weiss also is concerned with the constant changes and extensions that keep occurring. He expressed concerns over how this will affect the property values. Rita Conlin, 8560 Ironwood Trail, expressed her support for the extension and the project, and stated in her experience on the council and planning commission all valuable projects begin as a concept and this is part of the process. She warned that if the Council were to deny the extension, it could be viewed as selective treatment. She encouraged the council to support moving forward with the project and approving the extension. Brittany O’Keefe, 8308 Stillwater Blvd, expressed her support for the project and the need for the family based atmosphere of the project for children and seniors both. Pat Wyant, 8772 Ironwood Trail North, expressed her support for the extension of this project and it is her belief that there is a need in the community for senior housing. Allen Cooperschmidt, 2769 Legion Avenue North, expressed his support for the extension. Council Member Smith expressed empathy for the surrounding property owners who do not support the project. She hopes they would eventually see it as positive. MOTION: Council Member Smith made a motion to approve the MALMQUIST RAD-2 CONCEPT PLAN EXTENSION: 9424 STILLWATER BOULEVARD for a 6-month period to submit the preliminary plat. Council Member Park seconded the motion. Council Member Emmons raised concerns about extending the timelines on such projects and expressed concerns on the future densities/zoning of this project. Council Member Pearson expressed council has conveyed the items that are important to them and noted the applicant would be wise to take heed and bring back a project considering the concerns presented such as the Highway 5 access to ensure when the project is brought forward, the expectations are clear and well defined. MOTION: Mayor Johnson moved to amend original motion to include no traffic on Jamaca Court. Council Member Pearson seconded the motion. Council Member Emmons inquired whether there is a secondary access to the property excluding Jamaca Court and his concern for full access for the property. He asked City Counsel if removing Jamaca Court as a second full access option would hinder the City’s stance on requiring a second full access in the future. City Attorney Snyder responded that it would not. Mr. Snyder also cautioned