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Mounds View City Council September 8, 2008 Regular Meeting Page 2 Planner Heller reviewed the update sheet including information from Ramsey County. Staff discussed this with the Public Works Director at Ramsey County and they are not concerned with the location of the driveway. The driveway has been moved south about 70 feet to allow for more pine trees as a buffer between this project and the neighbors to the north. Mayor Marty asked for any public comments at this point. Kathy Guck of 8045 Groveland Road addressed the Council and said that the neighbors are still against the height of the building and how far it encroaches into their neighborhood. She then said that it would have been nice to have involved the neighbors at the start of the project rather than after it is planned, because a lot of the frustrations could have been minimized. Jean Miller of 2291 Hillview Road said that she has been excited about this senior housing being proposed as she feels it is good for the community. She then said that there were people that came to express their wishes to the Planning Commission and some changes were made before it was sent on to Council for consideration. She further said that this builder is excellent and he wants to bring a beautiful project to Mounds View. Linda Benson of 8025 Groveland Road appeared before Council and said that they understand that senior housing is not an issue. However, they need to fight for their right to have and maintain their quality of life, and the right to enjoy their property. • Ms. Benson said that they have said that they would like the driveway as far away from their home as possible. She then said that she would like all of the agreed to conditions listed in writing in order to ensure that they are completed. Ms. Benson said she would like to only have this as senior housing, and not allow it to be changed into an apartment home. Ms. Benson said that she would like to ensure that the sign the developer agreed to install, stating that the drive is for fire and emergency vehicles only is required in writing. She then thanked the developer for his willingness to work with them. Mike Guck of 8045 Groveland Road said that they were treated rudely by the members of the Planning Commission when they attended their meeting. He then said that if they had met with the developer earlier on, a lot of the frustration and concerns could have been reduced. He further said that they met with the developer and, after doing so, a lot of conflict was resolved. Mr. Randy Heltzer of 8180 Eastwood Road said that this seems like a big building going onto a small piece of property. He then said that his major concern is that the Streets Task Force is taking away his route from Fairchild and there will be more vehicles coming out of this complex than turn right onto Fairchild now. He further said that he does not "buy" the safety reason for shutting down the route and would like Council to look at that further. Hearing no further comments, Mayor Marty closed the public hearing at 7:20 p.m.