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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION—April 6, 2011 10 3.B. Planning Case 11-006; Preliminary Plat and Comprehensive Plan Amendment; PulteGroup and Alliant Engineering; 4500 Snelling Avenue North — Public Hearing (continued) Mr. Mike Giel, 4534 Keithson Drive, Arden Hills, expressed concerns about the traffic. He asked if the traffic study took into account events at North Heights because this does have an impact on traffic in this neighborhood currently. The proposed Pulte development will compound the traffic problems that are currently experienced by residents. Mr. Lassina stated the traffic study did not take into consideration any traffic movement from North Heights due to events that are held there. Mr. Kurt Lawrence, 4516 Keithson Drive, Arden Hills, sated residents have not heard any comments from the Planning Commission regarding a possible cul-de-sac on Keithson Drive. He stated he would like to hear comments from the Planning Commission and have this item voted on. Ms. Jeanine Yates, 1394 Arden View Drive, Arden Hills, expressed concerns about the traffic from North Heights Church and the overall increase in traffic through the neighborhood. This increase is significant and could be dangerous. Mr. Ron Reimann, 1518 Arden View Drive, Arden Hills, stated there is a fair amount of elevation in this area and he would like to recommend more trees be planted along the south side of the development. He asked if there would still be a pond located along the south side. He also asked what the set backs were for the homes that are closest to Arden View Drive. Mr. Peterson stated the pond has been moved north of its current location. Chair Larson clarified that all the proposed homes will meet the City's standards for setbacks. Mr. Lawrence pointed out there had been some talk about developing the old Arden Hills City Hall property but there had been traffic concerns about this location. He asked what the Planning Commission was planning to do about the traffic from this proposed development. Chair Larson stated the County Traffic Engineer had stated the traffic with the development of this property would be bad due to the construction of I694. Mr. Dave Young, 4444 Snelling Avenue North, Arden Hills, expressed concerns about the drainage. He stated if Pulte builds to the contour and plans submitted there should not be any drainage problems. Chair Larson closed the public hearing at 8:30 p.m.