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Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting, August 10, 1987 Page "~~, CASE #87-23; (Cont'd) Mayor Woodburn asked for brief comments from the floor relative to this case. . James Miller, 4482 North Snelling, spoke in opposition to the proposed rezoning. He preferred to maintain the land as an R-3 District; as identified in the Comprehensive Plan. Miller objected to the access onto Snelling; preferred the Highway 96 access. He questioned why he was not notified of the public hearing. Sue Molinar, 1550 W. Highway 96, spoke in opposition to the proposed rezoning. She questioned the property owners notification of the public hearins. Molinar submitted a petition with 36 signatures opposing the rezoning. Deputy Clerk Iago explained the legal procedure for notification; the applicant submits a certified list of property owners within a 350 ft. radius of the submit property and from that list the notifications are sent. Dorothy McClung, 4376 No. Snelling, expressed concerns relative to the road conditions of Snelling Avenue, increased traffic and safety of residents driving on Snelling in it's present condition. She commented that Snelling Avenue should be repaired prior to increasing traffic on the road. Bernard Herman commented that under the PUD concept plan the applicant is obligated to address all concerns addressed; he offered to work with City staff and neighbors to develop a plan that meets the needs of the community. Councilmember Winiecki advised that she had received a call from Francis . Polasek; he could not attend the meeting but asked her to relay his objections to the size of the structure, increased traffic, would set a precident. Councilmember Hansen commented that if Council agreed with the PUD concept that would be an indication that they favored the rezoning. Mayor Woodburn agreed. There was Council discussion relative to the following concerns : , " --~.,~.,- ,...Increased traff ie, (lJ.: h\l{ t i . (' 'A -R-4 Density may not be a good transition to Single-family residential district. -The Comprehensive Plan identifies this area as and R-3 District; commented that property owners in the area concluded that future development would be at a lower density, as outlined in the plan. -Precident would be set for development in this area and across Snelling Avenue. , I.t- f(-l Councilmember Winiec~i stated that the site is well planned, the building quality is excell~; however, it is her opinion that R-4 zoning is -- inappropriate in residential district; the only R-4 building in Arden Hills is appropriately located in the commercial downtown area. She preferred a lesser density development as a transition to the residential; suggested a zoning district with density that falls between the R-3 and R-4 density regulations should be established. Hansen agreed. Moved by Winiecki, seconded by Hansen, that Council . deny Case 87-23, Rezoning from R-l to R-4 and PUD Concept Plan for a 48-unit Apartment Building, 12 units per acre, on Snelling Avenue and Highway 96. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) CASE #87-24; SUP Council was referred to Planner's report (7-20-87) and EXPAN.. BLUE FOX Planning Commission minutes of 8-5-87; relative to the INN , LEXINGTON amended Special Use Permit for expansion of the Blue Fox Inn at 3833 North Lexington Avenue. Planner explained the applicant is proposing to construct two small additions to the existing restaurant/lounge; both additions will be glass solariums with metal support beams. He indicated that the applicant has met all ordinance requirements relative to setbacks and building coverage, site coverage and parking. Miller advised that he and the Planning Commission recommended approval be conditioned upon the installation of no parking signage at the east . end of the building and replacement of plant materials in the reconstructed planters. Tom Cossack, owner of the property, was present to answer Council questions.