7D, Planning Case 009-05, Site Plan Agreement for Northwestern College

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City Planner Beekman advised that members of the public would like to speak. Chair Larson opened the floor for public comment. Nancy Jacobson, 3188 Asbury, advised that her property faces the college. She displayed a photo taken from her garage to show the view of the college. She ~ stated that the college does not have the same needs as the neighborhood and also holds different activities. She did not support a change in zoning, as she believes the restrictions allow for a better fit into the residential area. She stated that in regard to Condition 12, she was still concerned with the college having audio or visual displays until 9:00 p.m.. She was very concerned with additional noise from the activities taking place on the campus green. Barbara Unicell, 1574 Glen Hill Road, thanked the college for the trees that had been planted to help shield the neighborhood. She thanked the college for also replacing the trees that have died. She did not feel that the trees provided much of a barrier.. She stated she had to keep her shades closed in the morning because of the constant activity in that area. She was concerned with noise and lights. She was also concerned with the expansion and was not in favor of changing the zoning district for the college. She thought that there were reasons that the R-l zoning should be kept. Chair Larson clarified that it was merely a proposal and that nothing had been seriously considered at this time.. He explained that there was not a great need to rezone at this time and was something that was merely mentioned. Barbara Unicell felt that the increase in height would affect the entire neighborhood.. She saw a recurring pattern in the increase in size requests. She thought although the situation was difficult it should be mutually beneficial. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).