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--- . ~1 I (~ i-:'\r. c. -4 . ':\~::':~ j Arden tiill~ ~lanninl!C Minutes Pal!Ce 4 03/01/95 .- Mr. Hanzalik indicated concern for the time frame of the proposed development, if the - development is built as lots are bought the project could take up to a number of years. Although - he indicated he understood concern for a project that develops all at once. Mr. Hanzalik indicated he had not made up his mind on the project, but would like the - Commission and the Council to address the issues that are being raised at this meeting. Ms. Joyce Kloncz Valentines Hills School, she is the science specialist from Valentines Hills - Elementary School. She indicated they are currently looking at ways to tie the natural surroundings of the area with the school. She indicated bird banding, camouflage simulations, and other activities go on in the site area, fox have even been sighted. Ms. Kloncz encouraged no - development be allowed in the area. Mr. Bob Eha 3898 Dellview, indicated he felt the City could buy the area and dedicate it to open - space. He noted most of the residents already assumed it was part of the Ramsey County open space. He indicated additional area will be available for development with the Arsenal land. I Ms. Fran Holmes 1804 Venus Avenue, she indicated she recently has served on the finance committee for the City of Arden Hills. She indicated concern for the R-l Single Family zoning, ~I a Special Use Permit would be required. She noted the burden lies upon the City as to why a permit could not be granted, she believes the wetlands, wildlife and traffic concerns could be enough reason not to grant a Special Use Permit. I Ms. Dolores Bedford, indicated she did not want any additional neighbors. Ms. Bedford noted the area has previously flooded and believes there will continue to be problems with drainage. I Ms. Kristine Poelzer 1870 Indian Place, indicated she served on the finance committee also. Ms. Poelzer indicated concern for mixed messages that the Planning Commission have projected. She I indicated businesses coming into the City have been required to have open space, but now where there is open space, development will be allowed. She felt this to be contradictory. I Ms. Poelzer indicated concern for the environment and who would monitor the ponds and overflow. Ms. Poelzer encouraged the Planning Commission to follow the precedent of being thoughtful I to the environment, and deny development in this area. I Mr. Jim Summerfeld 1710 Glenview Avenue, he thanked Mr. Ogren for speaking with him and also Mr. Fritsinger for answering questions. He indicated it was his understanding that an I amendment to the Comprehensive Plan by a super majority or 4/5 vote was necessary for this development to occur. ~I I