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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION uu MAY 1, 2002 7 , examined a Master Plan, they were not sure, but on a preliminary basis, the utilities would be adequate, but this would need to be looked at and approved once the Master Plan was submitted. The City Engineer replicd utilities would be something they would look at on the Master Plan level. Jim Sandfeld, 1367 , statcd something felt wrong about this whole proposal. He stated he had only been in the area for about a year, so he could not comment on Guidant being a good ncighbor or not, but he was concemed about the increase in traffic. He stated it came down to a fundamental decision. He stated the City needed to decide if they were for the community, or if they \vere for big business, He stated there were other places that would fit Guidant's needs better. He stated this was a residential area. He urged the Commission to deny this request. Tim Allen, I234 Wynridgc Drive, stated with the height of the projeeted building, ramps, etc. he expressed concem about the lights and noise, He stated hc wanted no part of this type of an environment. He indicated something like this would really ruin his environment for him. He statcd he was not opposed to Guidant growing, but it needed to be contained and managed and it appeared this was not being controlled alld managcd at this time, He urged the Commission to deny this request. , Maxine Oelker, 1286 Wyncrest Lane, expressed concem about the safety issues for emergency vehicles and the children in the area. She stated part of the reason people live in thc suburbs was because of safety. She stated currently emergency vehicles could not move on Lcxington Avenue dLlring rush hour. She urged the Commission to deny this request. She stated the residents felt this was being "crammed" down their throats. Chair Sand closed the public hearing at 9:47 p.m. Commissioner Ricke moved, seconded by Commissioner Lemberg, to table Planning Case #02-08, Preliminary Plat, Guidant Corporation, 4100 Hamline Avenue for additional information such as a traffic study, input from the workgroup committee, impact on Cummings Park, and impact on traffic due to Guidant's shift work. The motion carried unanimously (7-0). Chair Sand recessed the meeting at 9:51 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 10:00 p.m. Commissioner Ricke moved, seconded by Commissioner Zimmcrman to extend the meeting past 10:00 p.m. The motion carried (6-0) (Commissioner Lemberg was not present for the vote). UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS , CASE #02-06 - PILGRIM HOUSE, SPECIAL USE PERMIT