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ARDEN HILLS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 30, 2002 5 . were one-story ramblers. He stated they wanted more screening provided, especially if the building was going to be larger. He indicated they wanted the new building to blend in with the surrounding homes and to make sure there was proper landscape screening for adjacent neighbors. He stated there would be very little screening to the north. He indicated the proposed river birch trees provided very little screening in the winter, they were slow growing, and a landscape design engineer, or the Minnesota Horticultural Society did not recommend them. He stated pyramidal arborvitae would provide screening and thrive in moist or wet fertile soil. He noted they wanted the trash moved over to the other side to prevent odors to the adjacent neighbors. He stated Mr. Nelson had not contacted any of the neighbors for their input. He indicated the neighbors felt they had not been told the whole story by the applicant with respect to the fence location and trees not being able to grow along the north property lines. He expressed concern about snow removal on the site. He stated Mr. Nelson had not met the requirements made by the Planning Commission with respect to the landscaping. He stated they needed to do what was right and not be caught up by the promises of a new development. . Kim Luger, 2026 Glen Paul Avenue, expressed disappointment with the original plans that were approved. She stated with the new proposal, there was no buffering and therefore no privacy. She stated she strongly opposed this because of the buffer zone going from 30 to 15 feet. She stated the proposed building would be closer to her property line. She stated she needed more landscaping along her property line. She expressed concern about the decks and balconies and asked why they were needed. She requested no outside decks on the second story. She stated she agreed with all of the concerns raised by Mr. McGuire. She expressed concern about the location of the trash bins. She requested a ten-foot fence, no outside decks, better screening, and relocation of the trash bins, which would maintain the property value of her home. Don Ristow, 2033 County Road D, expressed concern about his privacy, traffic increase, and the location of the proposed parking ramp in relation to this home. He expressed concern about the destruction of the existing trees. He expressed concern about the decks on the building. He stated if this would remain a one- story building, they would still be able to retain many of the trees and this would . provide adequate screening.