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I 131 I Planning Commission Letter ~ September 4, 1996 Page 2 I I 4. The acquisition of the property at 1850 Beckman Avenue was based on: A. A knowledge of and a reliance on the Arden Hills Com1Jrehensive Plan. the I Zoning District. and the Zoning Ordinances. I B. The results of a two-hour meeting on May 21 st with the Arden Hills Director of Community Development in which he reviewed land use and values. zoning ordinances. the LJVFD's special use designation. etc, I c. Based exclusively on items A. and B.. an offer was made on the property. The I offer was accepted on the evening of Mav 21 st. 5. The adverse economic impact the parking lot would have on my property. .. Specifically, the construction of the parking lot creates an economic disparity: it increases the value of the LJVFD Trust, which owns the property, on which the I parking lot has been built while, at the same time, decreasing the property value of the abutting property owners. I Although my formal presentation will be brief, this letter and attachments address a numberof issues, The first four directly relate to the Planning Commission's mandate, the fifth may have relevance to I other governmental agencies: . Specific reasons for requesting that no change in the special use permit or variances be granted I . LJVFD's stated reasons for building the parking lot . Background regarding my involvement with the property, May 21 to present . Process I . Financial accountability I During the past month, several neighbors have shared with me their concerns and comments regarding the matters before the Planning Commission this evening. I have not asked them to speak on my behalf, although several offered to do so and a number of their thoughts are incorporated within I these remarks. tt I Arden Hill, Planning Commission Meeting. September 4. 1996, page 2