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<br />Ms. Golodwin opined that by increasing the population and density of that population in, this 4-5
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<br />block area, it would substantially increase the crime rate. Ms. Goodwin questioned if there was a.
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<br />screening process right now for tenants, specifically when talking about affordable housing, and
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<br />recognized that Roseville was changing from an inner-ring to urban suburb, with increased
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<br />density, and diversity.
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<br />Commissioner Gasongo asked Ms. Goodwin if she thought not building a new building would
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<br />reduce crimes in the area, and sought specific suggestions for how to alleviate the crime
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<br />situation. Commissioner Gasongo noted the increase in crime from 2006 to 2007 occurred
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<br />without the proposed new building.
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<br />Ms. Goodwin opined that, with subsidized transitional housing in such a small geographic area
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<br />representing approximately 4% of the overall City, increased crime was a probability. Ms.
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<br />Goodwin further opined that a good preventative measure would be to not increase the
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<br />population in the area.,
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<br />Chair Bakeman opined that land use didn't generate increased crime- and while Ms. Goodwin
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<br />had some valid points related to density and crime, statistics, the solution was not an easy one nor
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<br />all-inclusive,
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<br />Mls. MlcGough responded to Ms. Goodwin�'s concerns„ expressing appreciation for neighborhood
<br />concerns related to density and crime statistics. Ms. McGough clarified that when their firm took
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<br />over the building, it was in great disrepair, with many vacant units, and they had attempted to.
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<br />repair as much as possible.. Ms.. McGough noted that the population of the units had doubled, in
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<br />addition to the crime statistics. Ms. McGougih advised that the other side of that scenario may be
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<br />that there is now a property, manager on-site who was strongly encouraged, along with residents,
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<br />to call the Police Department when they see anything amiss or suspicious actions on the
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<br />property, in an effort to foster a sense of com�munity and responsibility. Ms. McGough, therefore,
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<br />noted that the increased calls were not a surprise,. and may prove more positive and beneficial to
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<br />the community, than evidenced by Ms. Goodwin's perceptions.
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<br />Ms, MlcGough advised that, while she coulldn�'t make any guarantees on future crime statistics, all
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<br />their anew residients went through criminal background checks', and that they were seeking tenants
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<br />who, were going to interact well with current residents, so people would feel safe in their own
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<br />homes. Ms. McGough committed to continuing to reduce crime in the facility and neighborhood
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<br />to the best of their ability.
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<br />Ms. McGough addressed the proposed location of the driveway in the concept plans, and
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<br />expressed willingness to continue working with staff on the site plan to mitigate placement of the
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<br />driveway,
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<br />Ms. McGough addressed the proposed height of the new building in Phase 11, noting that it was
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<br />six feet (6) taller than existing buildings, and while not anticipating that it would have a huge
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<br />impact on current or adjacent structures, recognized neighborhood concerns, and expressed'
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<br />willingness to, continue to work with staff acicordingly,
<br />141 Chair Bakeman closed the Public Hearing.
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<br />143 IMembler Gasongo moved, seconded by Member, Boerigter to RECOMMEND APPROVAL
<br />144 OF tlhe REZONING and GENERAL CONCEPT PLANNED UNIT DEVE-LOPMENT (PUD) at
<br />145 2225 —r 2265 Smelling Avenue, as submitted by AEON for Har Mar Apartments, based on,
<br />146 comm� en�ts and findings of Sections 4 - 6, and subject to conditions detailed in Section 7 of
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<br />14,7 the Project Report d'ated March 5, 11 a,mendle as ollows
<br />14,8 0 To ad.d PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL recommendation
<br />149 Commissioner Wozniak noted that he was sensitive to concerns related to potential crime in the
<br />150 area; however, opined that he believe that by investing more in the property and having more
<br />15.1 eyes on the property, it may serve to discourage. crime, and encouraged the applicant to work
<br />152 with the City on placement of the structure. and amenities (i.e., clear site lines, open areas,
<br />153 shrubs,, etc.) with an eye toward safety to minimize opportunities for criminal activities,
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