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Chairperson Wietecki explained regulatory and legislative authorities. Public comments: Leon Leopold, 2263 Dellwood, had distributed a petition opposed to the project previously and stated he was opposed to the project because: 1) changes character of neighborhood; 2) excavation may affect water table; 3) library parking will be used by businesses; 4) engine exhause/air pollution; 5) value of homes; 6) increased traffic on Hamline impacts children to St. Rose; 7) if zoning changes,what other impacts will occur; 8) how much demand is there for other office space; 9) construction should be designed in character with neighborhood. Chris Brown, Wilbert-Brown owner, stated the company has no position on change in plan. If approved, Wilbert-Brown would relocate eventually. The home owned by Wilbert-Brown has had gang graffitti; the adjoining house has had problems and is in shambles. George Ludke, Everest attorney, stated he expected the staff report to be unbiased. According to Ludke, Dennis Welsch was not even-handed in the report, He explained the past process with condemnation of Library site. The process in 1993/94 was described. Dick Willis, 2253 Dellwood, stated the Everest rental property has been a problem; agrees with Chris Brown and Leon Leopold statements. The site could be developed with medium density housing. Julie Baumeister, 2246 Dellwood, asked that the Planning Commission to hear the reasons in support of a residential neighborhood in the area. Shirley Gunderson, 2197 Dellwood, is concerned about noise from air conditioning of the library and the condition of the existing Everest homes, By rezoning, the City rewards the developer. Tammi Skinner, 2241 Dellwood, liked the neighborhood and opposes change to residential character of community. Chairperson Wietecki stated that change is inevitable; the site is currently designated for 32 units of housing. He summarized the issues. A PUD can mitigate impacts,but cannot reduce impact on residential neighborhood 12