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, Minutes of the Regular Planning Commission Meeting, August 5, 1987 Page 3 CASE #87-23 (Cont'd) The Planner stated that underground parking is proposed .. to reduce site coverage and a single access point from Highway 96 is proposed. Miller commented that the only .. difference between this proposal and the previous application submitted in 1985 is the access; the 1985 application proposed the access for Snelling Avenue. Miller explained that the Planning Commission had recommended approval of the 1985 application, but the City Council denied oezoning on the basis of the proposed density and the potential impact upon vacant property to the east. With the development of the large church complex on the adjacent site, the development of R-I single-family on this site is unlikely, because of its relative isolation and small size. The Planner commented that the proposed 48-unit building is not out of scale with the church complex, nor does the- building crowd the site. It may influence the future use of the land directly east across Snelling Avenue, however, a single, high-quality building set back more than 200 ft. from Snelling should have minimal impact on adjacent property. He also explained that the proposal meets all requirements for setbacks, site coverage and is below the maximum density permitted in the R-4 district. Miller advised that the plan proposes a single access point from Highway 96, approximately 185 ft, west of the Snelling Avenue intersection and 150 ft. east of an existing median crossover. For reasons of safety and preservation of traffic-carrying capacity, MnDOT is attempting to minimize direct access to Highway 96. He noted that access to Snelling Ave. may present a greater impact on adjacent property, but is considered a better long-term solution for traffic . related reasons. He recommended limiting the site access to Snelling Avenue only. Mrs. Reeves, applicant, was present and explained the access was moved to Highway 96 to help alleviate increased traffic adjacent to the residential area on Snelling Avenue, She stated that initially they had planned to develop the site with single-family dwellings, however, since the development of the Church property to the east that was no longer feasible. Reeves advised that she had spoken to Arlo Lien, representative of the Church adjacent to this site, and he indicated the Church had no objections to the proposed rezoning. Mrs. Reeves also submitted a letter dated August 5th from, Paul and Martha Rutter, 1660 W. Highway 96, stating they had no objections to the proposed rezoning or PUD concept plan. Member Petersen stated that he favored the 1985 application and this proposed application; he explained that he agreed the site would not be developed with Single-family since the adjacent development of the Church site to the east. Member Thorn agreed that the site would not be developed as single-family due to the Church development adjacent to the site; it was his opinion that the access should be directed to Snelling Avenue rather than Highway 96, as per the Planner's recommendation. Member Martin questioned if the applicant had considered development of this property as an R-3 District as the Comprehensive Plan designates; he favored . lower density.