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<br /> . <br /> ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - OCTOBER 10. 1995 10 . . <br /> Mr. Casey indicated there should be proper buffering between the wetlands and the development. . <br /> Mr. Casey indicated it was his client's belief that the proposed development is incompatible with . <br /> surrounding development. <br /> Mr, Casey noted the area of the proposed development has be previously identified as park and open . <br /> space on the land use plan maps, <br /> Mr. Casey indicated neighborhood opposition is a factor in considering whether to approve or deny . <br /> the PUD. <br /> Mr. Casey also noted concerns regarding public safety and welfare, such as; traffic conditions, . <br /> drainage, population density, etc. . <br /> Mr. Casey noted the private street is a concern for his client, in regard to discouraging outside <br /> pedestrians. He noted most of Arden Hills' streets are public and this should be also. - <br /> Mr. Casey indicated the loss of native plants, the propagation of non-native species on this site, and <br /> the loss of a steep slope do not comply with the Zoning Code. . I <br /> Mr. Jay ShrankIer, 1748 Venus Avenue, expressed concern for the plan changing several times. <br /> He also reiterated several points made by Mr. Casey. . <br /> Mr, Shrankler indicated he had spoken with three different real estate agents and they all indicated <br /> this proposed development with the price range of proposed homes would negatively effect the value . <br /> of his home. <br /> Mr. Shrankler presented for the record excerpts from previous Town Criers noting previous denials - <br /> for Plmmed Unit Developments (see attached Exhibit #4). <br /> Mr. Mark Chapin, 3937 Rolling Hills Road, expressed concern for infringement on the trail . <br /> easement and also the setting of a precedent with approval of the PUD. He indicated Bethel College <br /> owns a 10 acre parcel and was concerned that a similar development could occur if this PUD was I <br /> approved. <br /> Mr. Chain urged the Council to deny the application for the reasons presented and expressed - <br /> appreciation for the Council's difficult decision. <br /> Ms. Fran Holmes, 1804 Venus Avenue, presented the Council with a hand out (see attached .- <br /> Exhibit #5) in regard to density. This information reflects the opinion of3.52 net acres allowing 10 <br /> homes. <br /> - <br /> I <br />