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Mr. Brewer concluded his presentation by giving his company's background • . in similar housing. He reported LaNel Financial and Lang-Nelson Development have been in the apartment business in the Twin Cities for 20 years. They own and maintain 3 ,176 units in the metropolitan area, with about 1,400 of these located in the northwest quadrant which includes the St. Anthony area. Neighbors' Concerns Addressed Several residents of the "Stinson Triangle" neighborhood and from St. Anthony were present to find out just what type of project was being proposed this time. Glen Gavic, 2605 Lowry Avenue N.E. (St. Anthony) , indicated on the site plans the exact location of his home in relation to the project property. He questioned how children from his neighborhood would be kept away from the pond without fencing. Mr. Brewer assured him that although no specific plans had been made at this time, the developers certainly wouldn't want that pond to become public and security measures would most likely be part of the Final Plan for the project. Steve Kirstukas, 2315 Wilson Street N:E. , indicated he was afraid the 50 foot tree screen which now partially shields the adjacent residential neighborhood from the view and noise of the commercial activities which operates on the property now, would be taken down for this project. He said he perceived that to have that happen would "severely downgrade our neighborhood. " He was told there would be a 30 foot right-of-way • as well as a 35 foot setback from the property line in that area. As indicated earlier in the evening, that many of the existing trees would be preserved and as shown on the Landscaping Plan, a row of 6 to 7 foot high evergreens and 2 or 3 foot high deciduous trees are proposed to be planted in front of the existing trees. Mr. Brewer told Mr. Kirstukas a further separation between the new buildings _ and the residences in his area would be created by an earthen berm which would be between 2 to 4 feet tall. Possible Project Timetable Offered by City Manager Because of the history of this project since it was first planned in 1981, Mr. Childs said he was reluctant to attempt to set a date when the current proposal might become a reality. However, he proceeded to suggest the following as a possible timetable: *the planned closing date on the parked housing bonds for the project is September 20th; *as soon as the bonds are sold, the City will officially begin discussing the acquisition of the shopping center property with Max Saliterman and the triangular Town and Country Foods parcel with the property owner, Kraus Anderson; • 5