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Minutes of Regufar Counci I Meeting - Aug. ~4, !967 - cont. . Clerk Lorraine. Stromquist: Three obJections. A phone cali from Mrs. Brom, 1362 Skiles Lane; two letters - one from Titus S. Chennaux, 3473 Johanna Boulevard and the other from Donald E. Roach, M.D., 3979 Glenvlew Avenue. L. J. Gillespie, 1889 Grant Road: What about the vaulatlon of surrounding property and re-sale problems? William J. Benzick, 3337 Johanna Boulevard and Eugene Yates, 1838 Beckman Avenue stated the survey taken by the Arden Hills Jaycees showed that 92% of the entire village Is opposed to multiple dwellings. Mayor Nethercut returned the floor to Mr. Chestnut. Mr. Chestnut: Doesn't believe approvaD of this rezoning request will open any Pandora's box for further apartments. The Issue Is not quality of construction, but whether the property Is appropriate tor rezoning for multiple dwelling. He doesn't feel the applicants should be criticized for not having complete plans; the buildings will not be cheap and shoddy. Constructive criticism is welcome; construction plans are not necessary at this time. The degree of stucco has been lessened with brick, as suggested by the Planning Commission. He does not believe his previous statement concerning the zoning map should be stricken from the record since It was referred to as proposed; the only reason for mentIoning this was that at sometime this partlc- ul ular area was considered for high density. This proJect Is planned residential community, self contained, with Its own recreational area plus a dairy store, but the dairy store wi I i be taken out If the Council doesn't fe.1I It adds to the project. Mr. Carlson: AI! people presenting this project are responsible people. Mr. Chestnut: Thanked the Council and Planning Commission for their cooperation. Mr. BrodIe: Nothing more to state. Mr. McGough: Member of the Planning Commission, but Is speaking as an Arden Hills resident, commented on the exterior of stucco and brick, stating that stucco Is the cheapest type of exterior - the proposed exterior compares with the Mt. Airy and McNiel housing proJects. This proposed site is suitable for private homes. Morris Papenfuss, 1894 County Road E: Individual homes are on three sides of this proposed site. Mayor Nethercut declared the public hearing portIon closed(9:35 p.m. ) J Motion Trustee Hollenhorst moved denial of the request for rezoning Act +h~ nr"'nnn.c:~1 h",c: nn+ chnwn ct.llffl~_lAn+___r_A1u;.~n_f_nr_ rA7:onlna_~ . ~ Trustee BJorndahl expressed his opinion that the presentation was excel lent, and the people are entitled to their opinions. He stated that he is not opposed to apartments In Arden Hills, but If there Is any question as to the feasibility of multiple dwellings versus single family dwellings, that the property should be zoned for single famIly homes at t.ls time. The reason given for this site not being suitable for single family dwellings which mentioned the pig farm nearby, Is not a good one as this operation wi II not continue forever. r ~ '~ --'--:=;----nu' :tv, rau'., TQr ::lIng'" rom, ftyu"Vl',-rnS:J.- '-.VDI""'-'" "VB IV" horst agreed with the need for apartments, but feels strongly that this corner is desirable for single family homes. Trustee Olmen also agreed and stated that apartments should be In a buffer zone. Mayor Nethercut stated that problems In certain areas may exist In the present land use plan. He concurs with the Council on denial; which does not Imply that there wll! be no multiple dwellings In the Village at any time. Motion carried unanimously. -5-