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PLANNING'COMMISSION - JUNE 18, 1991 Page 3 1 Commissioner Franzese commented that it was encouraging to see the manner 2 in which citizens and government were able to move quickly and in concert 3 when the Walgreen's issue arose, and that although the motivating issue is now 4 moot, the spirit of community cooperation has been tested and proved to be 5 vital. 6 7 Chairman Madden invited community members present to state their s views. 9 :10 Jerry Kelly, 2809 Pahl Avenue, N.E., stated that he was happy to see that the 11 Walgreen's issue served to bond and strengthen the neighborhood. 12 13 Preston Williams, 2805 Pahl Avenue, N.E., agreed with Jerry Kelly's comments, 14 and further stated that additional commercial development in the gateway area 15 might create problems such as traffic congestion and the potential for crime and 16 vandalism drawn from other areas of the Cities. He expressed his support for 17 a moratorium until such time as the Planning Commission, City Council, and ad is hoc committee jointly decide the most appropriate development of the gateway 19 area. 20 21 Connie Kozlak, 2612 Murray, agreed with Preston Williams's comments. She • 22 further stated that the commercial zoning classification of the Osborne property 23 was not known by the neighborhood residents until the Walgreen's issue arose, 24 and that it is imperative that the property be rezoned residential. She stated her 25 support for a moratorium, noting that the Comprehensive Plan was last revised 26 twelve years ago in 1979. 27 28 Perry Thorvig, 3112 Townview Avenue, commented that although he does not 29 live in the immediate Coolidge-Kenzie neighborhood he passes through it every 30 day on his way to and from work. He feels that the uncoordinated development 31 of the area is unsightly at present, but that through consistent planning it can 32 be cleaned up, functionally changed, and improved so that it becomes a 33 community asset and a more liveable area for the neighborhood residents. 34 35 Dennis'Cavanaugh, 2909 St. Anthony Boulevard, presented the petition of 371 36 St.Anthony residents supporting the Coolidge-Kenzie development moratorium 37 as well as the rezoning of 2900 St. Anthony Boulevard. Mr. Cavanaugh stated 38 that one of the results of the ad hoc committee's activities was a better 39 appreciation of the function of commercial property. The committee members 40 came to the realization that commercial property pays taxes which would 41 otherwise become the burden of individual residents, and that the success of i