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City of Centerville Planning and Zoning Commission May 7, 2024 stated that traffic added from the development around us has also not been addressed. Mr. Qamhieh asked if the city has investigated Safe Routes to School Funding. Administrator Statz stated that the one thing that might hinder our ability to get a Safe Routes to School grant is that we do not have students crossing Main Street. Mr. Qamhieh said that he met with the school principal about sight issues, traffic lights, etc. Mr. Qamhieh also stated that parking has never been addressed and that privacy is an issue for people on the third floor. Mr. Qamhieh added that we need shops to attract people and that we could reduce the residential units and have some shops. 9. Matt Froebel, 7180 Clear Ridge (2:30:36 to 2:33:32) Mr. Froebel stated that the church is the focal point, with the addition of a large apartment complex it will take away from the aesthetic standpoint. Mr. Froebel added that if anything from the house can be salvaged or repurposed, he would like to see this, as he would hate to see the home just leveled. 10. Tyler Brigl, 1295 Mound Trail (2:33:56 to 2:38:00) Mr. Brigl said that when he tells his friends he lives in Centerville they do not know where it is and thatÓs what a small town is and thatÓs what a small-town feel is. He stated that small towns do not have 104-unit apartment buildings. Mr. Brigl asked the Commission to look at the situation and the morality of it because community matters and the community does not want this. Mr. Brigl also stated that things should be built on merit, so if the development goes through with this then to make them build it on their own, without financial assistance because it is not right or fair for the community. 11. Anita Rios, 1680 Lakeland Circle (2:38:14 to 2:42:36) Ms. Rios stated that she moved to the community 17 years ago and they were drawn to the lakes, trails, and the 2006 master plan clinched the deal. She said they saw this idealic community with a bakery, wine bar, and brew pub with residents upstairs. Ms. Rios said that she understands that due to market conditions the plan didnÓt pan out. Ms. Rios also stated that she understands that market conditions have changed and that the LaLonde property was rezoned in 2011. She doesnÓt remember getting public notice of the rezoning and talked with neighbors who also do not remember getting a public notice. Ms. Rios added that even though the property is rezoned to mixed use, she feels strongly that the LaLonde proposal does not fit with the overarching vision communicated in the vision of 2040 Comprehensive Plan, which states that goal of Centerville is to use the Ðmixed-used designation to create well designed pedestrian oriented development that enhances the quality of life for city residents and promotes a traditional neighborhood or small town atmosphere.Ñ Ms. Rios said that she does not understand how a 104-unit apartment building will accomplish this goal and that the sheer size of 104-unit apartment building is too large for our small city; further, she said she believes it will change its character and will be the first thing residents see from any direction. Ms. Rios would like to present a petition, noting that she is the author of the change.org petition; the petition asks the council to not approve TIF for the proposal and then to focus on less dense owner- occupied housing that brings clear benefits to our city. Ms. Rios said that in less than 2 weeks there are 407 signatures on the petition. Ms. Rios stated that members of the Planning Commission have great power to impact the quality of life for residents both now and in the future. Ms. Rios said the apartment building will not promote a small-town atmosphere nor will it enhance the quality of life for residents, and she asked the Commission to please vote no to the LaLonde proposal. 12. Tim Gladder, 1269 Mound Trail (2:43:00 to 2:45:31) Page 9 of 17