CC 08-10-1987 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Minutes of the Reg. Council Meeting, August 10, 1~ Page 6 CASE #87-23; (Cont'd) Herman offered the following rationale for granting rezoning: -Adjacent south and west properties is Church development property I stated R-4 is a compatible use with land use established. -Site is relatively isolated from contiguous neighbors. ~ -There is B-2 zoning along Highway 96 and then the Church development; R-4 ,., would be appropriate transition to single-family district across Snelling. -Highway use is not consistent with medium or low density. -Size of site is not condusive to support a low density projectl quality of project would be reduced and site coverage would be increased. -Low density would attract larger families and traffic would increase. -Existing plantings would be removed. -Unique site problema I notched corner from site, angled NE corner from site, topography is problem, lowland, roads on three sides. -Apartment would minimize disturbance of the site; less visual impact on adjacent neighbors and less traffic. Herman noted the Rutters, 1660 Highway 96 and the Kings, 1504 Highway 96, sent letters stating they did not object to the proposed rezoning of this property. A representative of the North Heights Church, Arlo Lien, has reviewed this matter with the Church board and they have indicated in discussions with the Reeves that they have no objections to the proposed rezoning. Mayor Woodburn noted that there were several persons in the audience interested in this case, and asked for brief comments from the floor. James Miller, 4482 North Snelling, spoke in opposition to the proposed ~ rezoning. He preferred to maintain the land as an R-3 Districtl as identified in the Comprehensive Plan. Miller objected to the access onto Snellingl 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 hearing. 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 I 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 precedent. 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 traffic, and concurrent safety factors.. -R-4 Density may not be a good transition to single-family residential district. -The Comprehensive Plan identifies this area as an 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. -Precedent would be set for development in this area and across Snelling Avenue. Councilmember Winiecki stated that the site is well planned, the building quality is excellent; however, it is her opinion that R-4 zoning is ~ inappropriate in an R-1 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.