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. I. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - OCTOBER 10. 1995 11 , . Ms. Fran Holmes, 1804 Venus Avenue, presented the Council with a hand out (see attached . Exhibit #5) in regard to density. This information reflects the opinion of3.52 net acres allowing 10 homes. . Ms. Holmes indicated if only 10 homes were allowed, the homes would be situated away from the easements and it would make more sense. . Ms. Holmes indicated many of the residents expressed concerned for the private street, they felt it gave a feeling of exclnsiveness. She noted if the street was widened to City public street standards, . there would be no need for off street parking lots and signs. Ms. Marcie Jeffrey, 1759 Glenview Avenue, expressed empathy for the Council's difficult decision . and appreciates their patience. Ms. Jeffreys presented for the record a memo (see attached Exhibit #6). I Ms. Jeffreys indicated the proposed development is clearly incompatible with Arden Hills' .- Comprehensive Development Plan. She indicated State law requires that a plan amendment be filed with and approved by the Metropolitan Council before the City Council can decide on this issue. . Ms. Jeffreys believes the proposed development will have a negative environmental impact. Ms. Jeffreys indicated there is no compelling reason to build town homes on this land nor does the . developer have a right to maximize his profit by building high-cost multiple dwellings. Ms. Jeffreys indicated approval of this development is incompatible with surrounding neighborhood . and undermines the neighborhood's trust that the City will adhere to its own rules. Ms. Jeffreys noted these reasons are "legally sufficient" to deny the developer's proposal. . Ms. Sonya Lyons, 3908 Glenview Avenue, expressed concern for the narrow private street and availability for emergency street access. She indicated allowing the private street to be narrower . than the City standards, encourages developers to obtain more land with private streets and negates the effect of the City standards. I Ms. Adams believes the private street is not in keeping with the neighborhood and breeds isolation and, therefore, crime. I Mr. Craig Wilson, 1677 West County Road F, indicated the residents have relied on this area as .- open space and noted even past Council minutes from 1981 note this also. .