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Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes • May 16, 1995 Page 6 1 Commissioner Faust continued, in response to traffic, this would be an assumption that traffic 2 would increase to the detriment of the neighborhood. He noted a stop sign could be reviewed. 3 Commissioner Faust felt there would not be a devaluation of the surrounding homes, the units 4 would be $130,000 for each unit, probably higher than most of the surrounding homes. 5 Commissioner Faust commented that with the cost at$130,000 it would be most unlikely the 6 owners would rent the property out. He noted there would be procedures the owners would have 7 to go through before renting, including approaching the Homeowner's Association. 8 Chair Bergstrom indicated the Commission is only making a recommendation to the City 9 Council and they will give the final approval of the project. 10 Commissioner Thompson indicated he did not believe traffic would become a problem. He 11 believed if a project can be brought in to improve the area, it would increase the value of the 12 homes as compared to an empty lot. 13 Commissioner Makowske estimated the increase in traffic to be at 30%, but reiterated that would 14 only be an estimate. He still believed this would be the highest and best use of the site. 0 15 Commissioner Franzese agreed with previous comments of the Commission, that this is the 16 highest and best use of the land. She inquired if there would be a way to buffer the auto 17 headlights for the property to the east. 18 Chair Bergstrom also felt the proposed project to be the highest and best solution for the site. 19 Motion by Commissioner Faust, second by Commissioner Makowske, to recommend to Council 20 approval of the rezoning of parcel of land know as Mounds View Acres, Second Addition from 21 an R-1, Single Family District to R-2, Two Family District, on the basis that this is the highest 22 and best use of the property and zoning is compatible and is not incompatible with the 23 Comprehensive Land Use. 24 Commissioner Franzese asked for a friendly amendment, to direct staff to address the issues 25 regarding traffic and automobile headlights. 26 Chair Bergstrom suggested that those comments be forwarded to the City Council by 27 Commissioner Horst. 28 Motion carried unanimously. 29 Chair Bergstrom indicated this item will be reviewed by the City Council at their May 23, 1995 meeting and urged those concerned to attend that meeting.