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Minutes of Heg. Council Meeting - Aug. 14, 1961 - cont. quality and population density now prevalent In Arden Hi lis. . 5. According to the facts glvon to the Planning Commission by the applicants the Planning Commission feels that the proposed apartment proJect Is of such poor quality and/or design that there is reason to believe that vacancies may be extensive In the future due to competition from more properly designed projects and such poor quality In the structure or design will eventually lead to urban blight In the form of dilapidation, health hazards, fire and safety hazards, and other threats to the pu~lj~ health, safety and general welfare. The Commh~slon further felt that the designed features of the proposed apartment project are clearly Incompatible with existing single filmi I; atructure,5i'adJacent and near to the proposed apartment de~~~opment. The Commission felt that there was not,J~pwn In the application sufficient building setba~ty>; landscaping, screen fencing and the like In the apartment projects to properly separate a multiple dwel ling of the proportion proposed by the applicants from single family-homes. 6. In general in the past the Planning Commission feels that the adJacent property has been used for single faml~y home construction and It does not feel that tbe applicants have demonstrated that apartment usage or multiple dwelling usage of the land Is equal to or better than single family usage. Other comments as the meeting continued were concerning the additional traffic. It was felt that the present roads are not adequate to handle such traffic. . Comments from Public Edward Schraut, 1810 Lake Lane, questioned the drawing - quality not defined. Mr. Carlson: strict requirements and regulations are required and a performance bond will be given to the Village. Mr. Pink: (inaudible) Mr. Moshou: Quality Is wrong track - maintenance should be the concern. L. J. Gillespie, 1889 Grant Road, $11.00 a square toot for the gross area? Mr. Carlson: this per foot cost is Thos. Ludlow, 1515 Edgewater Ave.: done with the undeveloped area structed later? Mr. Carlson: The property abutting Tony Schmidt Park wlnl be offered as a donation to the Village or the County, or developer will develop the area as a park. Donald Engle, 3964 Deilvlew Ave.: Are taxes a proper consider- ation for the Council? What are expenses to Vii lage for fire protection, pollee, etc? Mayor Nethercut: The Council will consider these matters. Donald Engle: Have the above questions been presented to either the Pianning Commission or the Council? Mr. Carlson: Analysis of this kind have been made by Bloomington and Edina and this information is available. Mr. Dale possibly has access to this Information. Roy Andsrson, 1910 Stowe Ave.: Presented to Mayor Nethercut a petition of opposition. Mayor Nethercut: We wlil consider the petition later - request- ing comments In support of proJect at this time. Hesldent, New Brighton Road: Co. Rd. E Is very narrow, the viaduct on New Brighton Road is also inadequate for heavy traffic. A service near this area wa~ objected to because of the traffic. Can't see this location for apartments - no sewer or water either. Ca~vln Westpnal, 3264 lake Johanna In Arden Hills, but place and Believes the character of the Resident: 00 we want Just minimum for each floor. questioned what - will there be was to be units con- Blvd.: Not against apartment qual rty should be studied. Village should be retained. standards or something better? -3-