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. . -. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - OCTOBER 10. 1995 11 . Ms. Holmes indicated if only 10 homes were allowed, the homes would be situated away from the . easements and it would make more sense. Ms. Holmes indicated many of the residents expressed concerned for the private street, they felt it . gave a feeling of exclusiveness. She noted if the street was widened to City public street standards, there would be no need for off street parking lots and signs. . Ms. Marcie Jeffrey, 1759 Glenview Avenue, expressed empathy for the Council's difficult decision and appreciates their patience. . Ms, Jeffreys presented for the record a memo (see attached Exhibit #6). I Ms, Jeffreys indicated the proposed development is clearly incompatible with Arden Hills' Comprehensive Development Plan, She indicated State law requires that a plan amendment be filed with and approved by the Metropolitan Council before the City Council can decide on this issue. I Ms. Jeffreys believes the proposed development will have a negative environmental impact. I . Ms. Jeffreys indicated there is no compelling reason to build town homes on this land nor does the developer have a right to maximize his profit by building high-cost multiple dwellings. I Ms. Jeffreys indicated approval of this development is incompatible with surrounding neighborhood and undermines the neighborhood's trust that the City will adhere to its own rules. I Ms. Jeffreys noted these reasons are "legally sufficient" to deny the developer's proposal. I Ms. Sonya Adams, 3908 Glenview Avenue, expressed concern for the narrow private street and availability for emergency street access. She indicated allowing the private street to be narrower than the City standards, encourages developers to obtain more land with private streets and negates I the effect of the City standards. I Ms. Adams believes the private street is not in keeping with the neighborhood and breeds isolation and, therefore, crime. . Mr. Craig Wilson, 1677 West County Road F, indicated the residents have relied on this area as open space and noted even past Council minutes from 1988 note this also. . Mr. Wilson indicated the proposed development is not consistent with the surrounding homes. He felt the $200,000 townhomes would not fit into the neighborhood. .. Paul rem., 1670 Glenview Court, reiterated the importance of wetland buffers, he indicated various other cities have established buffers of up to 100 feet near a wetland. I