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I I. I I I I I I I .. I . . . . . . .e . ARDF.N HILLS CITY COUtiCl!. - MARCH 13 1995 Q PUBLIC COMMENTS - CONTINUED Mr. Jay Schrankler of 1748 Venus Avenue, stated he was a member of the Minnesota Non-Profit Organization, Neighbors of V alentine Lake. He stated there will be many neighbors present at the March 27th meeting to express their concern of preserving the open space and recommending denial of the special use pennit for the property. Ms. Fran Holmes, of 1804 Venus Avenue, indicated she trusts the decisions the Council is making but would like to reach a resolution everyone agrees to. She stated she had studied the Zoning Ordinance and concluded there is not much to go on except that she believes this would affecl the public health, safety and general welfare of the community. She indicated there is so little open space left in the City and this is one of the most beautiful areas that are left. Mayor Probst stated that the Council is in a difficult situation as this land is in private ownership. He stated the Council could deny the immediate proposal, but this proposal may have much less impact than building single family housing in the area. He indicated the Council clearly understands the importance of this issue to the community. Craig Wilson of 1677 West County Road F, indicated there is a tape available of the meeting at Bethel and he suggested Mayor Probst view this tape. Mr. Scbrankler indicated he understood that the land was in private ownership. He stated the issue was relative to the comprehensive plan and the zoning plan. He stated he has been a resident of Arden Hills for over ten years and in that time the communication from the City to the residents has decreased dramatically. He stated he didn't believe this proposal had been a topic at prior Council meetings. He hoped the Council would reconsider the easements and the special use pennits and delay this project so everyone can work together and do the right thing. Mayor Probst indicated that the City does have more control through the PUD approach. He indicated that a lot of proposals never get past the planning stages. The proposal was discussed at one meeting before the Planning Commission and there will be a public hearing. He stated that staff tries their best to keep the public informed. Mayor Probst and Councilmember Hicks stated they would also like to view the tape of the Bethel meeting. ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS City Administrator Fritsinger had no items for discussion.