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Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes September 25, 2017 Page 4 1 V. OTHER BUSINESS – NONE. 2 3 VI. COMMUNITY FORUM 4 5 Ms. Susan Cox, 27th Avenue NE, voiced concern about the Lowry Grove development. She 6 believes residents should have at least two weeks to review any changes proposed by the 7 developer before they are voted on by the Planning Commission or City Council. She proposed if 8 there are significant changes it should be fully vetted by the Planning Commission before going 9 to the City Council. She voiced her opposition to the plan in regard to the traffic plan and water 10 containment on the site. She requested water containment plans that addressed more than a 11 typical rainfall scenario. 12 13 Mr. Thomas Issacson, 2604 Pahl Avenue, acknowledged the Planning Commission for their 14 effort at the last Planning Commission Meeting. He asked that the plan and future plans be 15 reviewed under the 2008 Comprehensive Plan. The developer should have not been shocked by 16 the staff report. He disagreed with the City Planner’s comments regarding the alley access. He 17 questioned guest parking for the development, noting none of the other high-density housing 18 borders single family residential without a buffer. Mr. Issacson stated does not feel there would 19 be enough above ground parking for the project not being adequate. He noted employee parking 20 was not addressed. Mr. Issacson noted staff had requested information on best parking practices 21 at other developments from the developer. 22 23 Chairperson Gondorchin suggested if Mr. Issacson has a list of questions, he should give them to 24 staff to research. Mr. Issacson noted the entrance for 26th Street and Stinson has been closed for 25 many years. The traffic study does not address 29th Street and Silver Lake Road or Lowry and 26 Johnson. He is concerned about the impact on the schools. He thanked the Commissioners for 27 their comments. 28 29 Mr. Perry Thorvig, 3112 Townview Avenue, thanked the Planning Commission for their time 30 spent during the public hearing. He has requested the City Council be submitted by a deadline 31 with 10-day to 2-week notice. Ms. Rothstein stated no revised plans will be reviewed. The plan 32 that was presented to the Planning Commission will go before the City Council. There will not 33 be a staff review of any new plans. Mr. Thorvig stated that is appropriate and appreciated. 34 35 Ms. Susan Guthrie, 2616 Pahl Avenue, talked about EAW worksheet. She will address this with 36 Ms. Rothstein later. She is concerned with the revision and that all the buildings are considered 37 as one project. The EAW does not address the Bremer property. Regarding TIF funding she is 38 concerned that she will be priced out of their homes. She is concerned none of the revenues are 39 coming into the City. The neighborhood needs to be kept intact. 40 41 VII. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS – NONE. 42 43 VIII. ADJOURNMENT. 44 45