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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – May 8, 2019 6 4. Table Chair Gehrig opened the public hearing at 6:59 p.m. Chair Gehrig invited anyone for or against the application to come forward and make comment. Elizabeth Garski, 1795 Lake Valentine Road, stated new plans were presented this evening which was concerning to her. She asked if the crossing lights would be activated by pedestrians or by vehicles. Planning Consultant Kansier explained it was her understanding the light would be activated by pedestrians. Ms. Garski expressed concern with the trash pickup at the school. She reported she did not want to see this occurring at 3:00 a.m. or 4:00 a.m. She feared that the proposed rezoning would lead to additional trash pickups and earlier pickup times. She explained she supported the improvements to the school and recommended the safety of students be considered. She commented further on the proposed new parking stating she would like to see the storm retention pond shifted on the property. Joseph Ehrlich, 1817 Gramsie Road, asked if the PUD was required because the bus garage property was not contiguous to the school property. Planning Consultant Kansier reported this was the case. Mr. Ehrlich commented on the location of the lacrosse field and stated he had concerns given the high-water level on this portion of the property. He suggested the lacrosse field be relocated or that the field direction be rotated. Jan Buikema, 1817 Gramsie Road, commented on how the lacrosse field would impact her home. She stated she has enjoyed the relationship she has with the school and requested a larger berm or buffer be considered between the lacrosse field and the adjacent neighbors to assist with absorbing sound. Mr. Ehrlich explained the trees currently in place absorb sound and with these trees being removed, the adjacent neighborhood would be adversely impacted. He understood this field was an allowed use but requested the City require the school district to provide better screening and buffering. There being no additional comment Chair Gehrig closed the public hearing at 7:16 p.m. Commissioner Zimmerman asked if the penthouse addition would be attached to the gymnasium. Paul Aplikowski, Wold Architects and representative for the Mounds View School District, explained the penthouse would be behind the gymnasium and would be used for mechanical equipment.