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Regular City Council Minutes -10/20/03 Page 12 wouldn't replace the size and development of the mature trees being removed, but the developer had addressed imn1ediate screening needs in an attempt to place new trees in n10re favorable locations to screen objectionable portions of the condominium building. Mayor I(ysylyczyn recognized those audience members wishing to comment on the proj ect Ron W arness (east side of development), 1945 Midland Hills Road Mr. Wan1ess spoke in support of the project as being good for the city and neighborhood. Richard Snyder, 2269 Roselawn Avenue Mr. Snyder noted that the developer, United Properties, had involved the neighborhood in meetings from the beginning of the project and had done a good job of comn1unicating. Mr. Snyder noted that, while he is currently selling his home, the timing wasn't related to the project and new owners should have no issues with the project; opining that it was a good project. Ed Sukoff, 1974 Midland Hills Road Mr. Sukoff noted that other people who were concerned about the project were not in attendance, as they were of the opinion that it wouldn't do any good. Mr. Sukoff noted that a n1ajority of those people were located across the street on the east side of Roselawn, and were not appreciative of the impact to the neighborhood. Mr. Sukoff stated that he and his neighbors were not against the proj ect, but hoped the Council would vote to soften its in1pact to the neighborhood. Mr. Sukoff spoke to the mass of the proposed redevelopn1ent; winter excavation and elimination of a substantial number of mature trees, and suggested that the developer use better types of trees for water runoff, rather than for aesthetics. Mr. Sukoff also spoke to the height of the condon1inium building.