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City of Centerville Planning and Zoning Commission May 7, 2024 Mr. Carciofini said that she does not support attempts to artificially stimulate commercial and retail development by adding high density housing projects. Ms. Carciofini said that she has specific concerns, which are that the complex is too big and too tall for this location, adding that the building will loom over her property and span the entire length of her backyard; she is concerned about light that will spill into her home and yard around her house. Ms. Carciofini is also concerned about the potential for noise from external mechanicals, outside party areas, and pet exercise areas. Ms. Carciofini said that she fears the decline of property values, because who wants a massive apartment complex in their backyard; she said that they understand change is inevitable, and she knows the property will be developed at a density higher than what it currently is. Ms. Carciofini said that this proposal is simply too big and tall, adding that she is supportive of a proposal with less obtrusive housing and structures that do not rise more than 40 feet and/or dominate the landscape and lake; she added that this would be more aesthetically pleasing. Ms. Carciofini asked the Commission to vote no. 21. Katya Port, 7013 LaMotte Drive (3:01:33 to 3:02:51) Ms. Port stated that high density will be an eyesore for the community of Centerville. She said that she used to live in Fridley in an apartment building similar to the one in this plan, and there were truck users, people not going to work, loud music, and it was dangerous to go outside after dark. Ms. Port said that the tall building will lower the values of adjacent homes. Ms. Port stated that she wants to live in Centerville wither her family because itÓs a small town. Ms. Port stated that having a large apartment complex will change the fabric of the community and the residents of Centerville will be forced to subsidize an economic development project that will lower the quality of life for residents. Ms. Port said that she went to collect signatures and 95% of people are against the project. Ms. Port asked the Commission to please vote no. 22. Todd Lamier, 7239 Clear Ridge (3:03:06 to 3:06:54) Mr. Lamier stated that there has been a history of executed projects that have not turned out so well: streetlights, cobblestone colored pavement in front of school, noting that these are not major projects. Mr. Lamier added that the LaLonde property is prime real estate, and that we should not be using TIF. Ms. Lamier said that he would rather see higher scale development with less density. Mr. Lamier asked how the city will benefit, aside from receiving additional federal funds. Page 12 of 17