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Minutes of the Regular Planning Commission Meeting, August 5, 1987 Page 4 CASE #87-23 (Cont'd) Mr. Reeves stated that he,had considered development of the property under the-R-3 requirements, however, it was his opinion that it would not be feasible to develop the property with the .. lesser density. ~ Miller commented that the density calculation drops significantly from R-4 (54 units maximum) to R-3 District (20 units); if property were developed with maximum townhouse density total building coverage on the site would increase. Meury questioned elevations of berm and if existing vegetation would be preserved. He also favored the access onto Snelling Avenue. Miller explained that the elevations shown are current; a grading plan would be submitted with the general plan. Comments from the Floor Sue Molinar, l550 W. Highway 96, stated she is opposed to the proposed rezoning for an apartment building; also opposed to Snelling Avenue access. Molinar expressed concerns relative to increased traffic, safety of neighborhood children and it was her opinion that the development would not enhance the area. She questioned the mailing radius for public hearing notice. Deputy Clerk Iago advised that legal requirements are to publish notice of hearing and mail notice of hearing to property owners within a 350 ft. radius of the subject property. Tim Flanagan, 1511 Colleen, expressed concern relative to Snelling Avenue . access. He stated that the exit for the Church parking lot states "No Left Turn" onto Snelling; however, he pointed out that does not eliminate the traffic entering the Church from traveling on Colleen Avenue. Tom Molinar, 1550 Highway 96, expressed his opposition to the proposed rezoning and PUD concept plan. He stated that Snelling Avenue is in extremely poor condition; increased traffic would cause further deterioration of the street. After determining there were no further comments from the floor, the public hearing was closed at 8:28 p.m. Member Meury questioned the safety of the open ponding area; suggested possible protection for deterring neighborhood children from playing near the pond. Reeves explained that the pond is only 18" deep and in the summer months it is usually dry. Meury stated it was his opinion this is as good a development as the Village may see proposed for this parcel; he favored the concept plan. Miller pointed out that Snelling Avenue has been designated as a collector loop street in the Comprehensive Plan; Snelling had that designation prior to the single-family development along Colleen Avenue. .