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residents to take to address the traffic problems in their neighborhoods. She clarified <br />there would be changes to the neighborhoods but this planning case warranted approval. <br />Chair Thompson stated this project has been in front of the commission for many months. <br />She stated the Planning Commission is not aware of the meetings or conversations that <br />may have occurred in Roseville but does know there have been many meetings in Arden <br />Hills. <br />After audience interruptions, Chair Thompson reminded the audience the public hearing <br />had been closed and no additional public comment would be accepted. <br />Chair Thompson stated the Commissioners have walked the neighborhoods and can <br />appreciate the changes these residents will have. The proposed project addressed the <br />water runoff before it gets to Lake Johanna and this is an improvement and even though <br />the taller buildings will be visible these buildings will be attractive and the changes in the <br />design have allowed for less of a footprint than was originally proposed. This project <br />will be a benefit for the community. <br />Commissioner Hames stated there are 396 residents that will benefit immediately from <br />the project and these people are also residents whose input needs to be considered. <br />Commissioner Holewa stated the Planning Commission has listened to the residents and <br />respect the information and concerns they have presented. This project provides benefits <br />to the community that need to be considered as well. <br />After audience interruptions, Chair Thompson again reminded the audience the public <br />hearing had been closed and no additional public comment would be accepted. <br />Commissioner Zimmerman stated he concurred with the other commissioners. He <br />clarified Presbyterian Homes has been sensitive to neighborhoods and they should not be <br />penalized for traffic problems that preexist this application. <br />The motion was called to a vote. <br />The motion carried (6 -1). <br />Ayes: Chair Thompson, Commissioners Modesette, Zimmerman, Holewa, Reiff, <br />and Hames <br />Nays: Commissioner Scott <br />