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Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes August 28 , 2017 Page 12 Ms. Carolyn Buzza, 2617 27th Avenue, part of SoSo neighborhood, stated she is in favor of high 1 densit y housing in Lowry Grove when done thoughtfully and done well. She learned this evening 2 about the settlement conditions and s he would like to learn more about the settlement. 3 4 Mr. Andrew May, 2500 27th Avenue NE, member of SoSo neighborhood. He commented about 5 the alley, stating t he alley is 12 -feet wide which is concave to a couple of catch basins. He is 6 concerned about the amount of impervious surface with widening the alley and the driveways. 7 The plan does not add any additional catch basins to the alley. The flooding issues would be 8 exacerbated and he is concerned he will have a wet basement. 9 10 Mr. Jesse Pilaturna, 2616 27th Avenue NE, commented regarding the proposed development and 11 impact on the schools. He cited experiences he encountered in Columbus, Ohio. They selected to 12 live in St. Anthony because of the schools. There is a range of pos sible outcomes to the schools. 13 He noted the schools are currently at capacity and t his development could trigger the need for a 14 new school. He supports the affordable housing of the Lowry Grove development and thinks the 15 site for a new school needs to be found along with the funding source for the new school. 16 17 Ms. Ginny Lahti, 2601 Kenzie Terrace, stated she loves the neighborhood and is concerned 18 about the proposed development and how it will affect her neighborhood. She read the 2008 19 Comprehensive Plan and stated she does not support the Comp Plan amendment to increase the 20 unit. She would like to see 400 total units and believes the heights of the proposed buildings are 21 not compatible with the surrounding area as these tall buildings would limit her view and 22 sunlight. She would like to see the height of the buildings 3-4 stories and the townhomes 1-2 23 stories. She cares about St. Anthony and is concerned about the safety of the pedestrians. 24 25 Mr. Tom Deegan, 2616 Pahl Avenue, stated he is impressed with his neighborhood. He stated 26 the Fire Chief reviewed the plan. Mr. Deegan does not believe a fire truck could enter the 27 northeast corner of the property. He submitted an email with his concerns , stating t here needs to 28 be included in the plan that a fire truck can get in front of a house. He asked that the approval be 29 stopped and also asked what the project value is. He noted the civil engineer did not get the 30 dimensions of a fire truck to ensure it would be considered and t he alley is to be widened to 20 31 feet so it will become a road. Mr. Deegan asked if there would be curb and gutter installed and 32 stated he is not in favor of the proposal until these issues are addressed. 33 34 Mr. Lowell Ludford, 2813 Townview Avenue NE, stated he has lived in St. Anthony for 56 35 years. He summarized some events that have occurred in St. Anthony over the years and 36 suggested the voters be able to vote on the re-development of Lowry Grove on November 7, 37 2017. He felt this was an important tax issue that will affect all St. Anthony taxpayers and stated 38 the Council could have the benefit of resident input. 39 40 Ms. Gayle Bonneville, 1845 Stinson Parkway, Windom Parks Citizens in Action Organization , 41 stated she reviewed a motion passed by the Board of Directors Meeting last week. They request 42 St. Anthony Village commission a new traffic study by a neutral third party, that the density be 43 no more than 25 -40 units per acre, and the buildings be no higher than three residential stories. 44 She stated the architectural style and building materials should match that of the neighborhood 45 and t he lighting in the development be pointed downward. She also asked that active play areas 46 12