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City of Centerville Planning and Zoning Commission May 7, 2024 Ms. Driver said that change is hard and that while we would prefer to see the LaLonde property remain as is, much like people wanted what is now Lakeland Hills to be what it was, we understand itÓs going to change; but we have an opportunity to influence change. Ms. Driver added that the property is zoned M2 and will one day include medium to high density housing. She added that the current proposal is too large for the property. Ms. Driver added that specifically, the northwest corner of the proposed building is well over three stories tall and that not only will that loom over her home and neighborsÓ homes, but it will also loom over Centerville, and it will be what people will see when they are using our lake during all our Minnesota seasons. Ms. Driver stated that the LaLonde property is a beautiful piece of land and asked the Commission not to let so much of it to be taken away with such a large structure. She added that a smaller structure could meet the density requirements and still fit in in Centerville. 25. Noel Berken-Whitney, 7224 Mill Road (3:10:52 to 3:12:45) Ms. Berken-Whitney stated that her son had 35 kids in his class and that his teacher has taught there for over 20 years. She added that when he told her how many kids were in his class, he almost had tears in his eyes because he was not sure how he would get to know them individually and intimately enough to do a good job of teaching them. Ms. Berken-Whitney added that the apartments would add more students to a school that is already bursting, even with the recent addition. Ms. Berken-Whitney stated that rental property is the number one call for service, and she does not think we have the resources to handle that. She added that the officers are already spread thin across several different towns. Ms. Berken-Whitney said the Centennial police come from miles away when they have to respond and itÓs not safe. She added that the proposal calls for fire trucks backing out and asked whose idea that was. Ms. Berken-Whitney thanked the Commission for asking tough questions of the developer, some which were unanswered. Ms. Berken-Whitney stated that Centerville is not known for thinking through big projects. Ms. Berken-Whitney asked the commission to please consider voting no. 26. Linda Chaffee, 7211 LaValle Drive (3:12:53 to 3:14:05) Ms. Chaffee said that she wanted to correct information about school walkers because in spring and fall, she walks her granddaughter to school and last year there were 30 kids on bikes crossing Main Street. She added that these kids are all considered bus riders because in the winter they ride the bus, but when the weather is nice, they walk to school. Ms. Chaffee asked how kids are going to not get hit while crossing with installation of a roundabout. Ms. Chaffee said that she hopes no approval is made without all questions being answered. 27. Tom Wilharber, 6849 Centerville Road (3:14:15 to 3:15:16) Page 14 of 17