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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - July 31, 2000 13 . Mayor Probst stated that the proposed ordinance amendments are the result of resident complaints which have been di fficult to resolve. LauraValenziano, 1890 Noble Road, stated she lives next door to a home where students are living, adding she has no problems with the home. She noted tllat residents should be more accepting of their neighbors rather than limiting the City to a certain class of people. Ms. Valenziano stated that her student neighbors are friendly, helpful and quiet. She expressed concern that other neighbors brought the issue to the Council rather than discuss it with the homeowners to be resolved within the community. She added she believes the Council is opening the door for discrimination legislation, and the creation of an elitist community. Ms. Va1enziano stated the proposed amendment restricting the number of cars parked in a driveway to three cars would affect a majority of homes in the City. She added the problems which might be caused by a group of students, such as noise pollution or crime, can be resolved under existing laws_ Councilmember Aplikowski asked how many students live next door to Ms. Valenziano. She stated she believes there are eleven students. She added that noise is not a problem. . Ferdinand Peters, 1708 Portland Avenue, St. Paul, stated he is a legal representative of homeowners Jerry and Julie Warner, 1898 Noble Road, who own the home in question. He added he would wish Staff to review the issue further before enactment of the proposed amendments. He noted the neighbors' main concern with the Warner's property is parking, adding the homeovmers have always worked with the City and neighbors whenever necessary. Mr. Peters stated he contacted the Assistant Dean of Student Housing at Bethel College, and learned they do not have donnitory spaces for all their students. He added that his clients have a strict lease policy which follows the rules and protocol of Bethel College. Mr. Peters stated his clients have obtained the necessary permits for parking on their property, adding the proposed changes could result in legal action. Councilmember Aplikowski asked how many cars are parked at the home. Mr. Warner stated there are spaces for 11 cars. Dick Wenzel, 1931 Noble Road, stated he has lived on this street for 28 years and has never had any problems with the students. He asked why the Council would add more legislation when the City does not enforce the laws already enacted. Mayor Probst stated that City staffrespond to issues on a complaint basis. Jerry Warner, owner ofthe property at 1898 Noble Road, stated he purchased the property wben his two daughters, students at the City's colleges, were unable to find a suitable rental property. He added the colleges do not have sufficient housing for student enrollment. He noted the . property at 1898 Noble Road is a two family dwelling which fit their needs perfectly.