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-6- Mr. Dick Houk, 1133 Roselawn, was of the opinion that the problem encountered by the florist owner to the east had still not been solved and that the utmost of consideration should be given to his problem since it could mean that he would be forced out of business, Mr. Pat Durgin, 1738 North Chatsworth inquired as to what was being done to provide for the TInpact on the electrical, water and sewer systems. Mr. Goldberg indicated that it was his opinion that the water and sewer systems were sufficient to handle the added load created by the proposed development. Mr. TTInothy Quinn, attorney representing Mr. Lebens, who owns the greenhouse to the east of the project, indicated that Mr, Lebens had lived in Rosevi11e for fifty years. The sun is basic to his life's work. If the developer is permitted to con- struct the proposed highrise there is no doubt but which it would have a very detri- mental effect on Mr. Lebens' business, He indicated that Mr. Lebens is definitely opposed to the proposed deve10pnent. Mr. Marvin Sellar, 1784 Millwood, indicated that the TInpact of highrises is great and effects people throughout the conummity. It was his opinion that the effect was very detrimental to the community at large. Mr. Arnie Schriebner, attorney representing several citizens in the area of the proposea development, presented a petition to the Commission which he indicated contained 400 signatures of citizens of Roseville who opposed the development. Mrs. Demos indicated that the rents which were previously given did not appear to be in the low or moderate incame range. Mr. Pope stated that from an architectural and design viewpoint, the proposed development was an outstanding concept. He indicated that although the federal hous- ing "236" program has its faults, that it was his feeling that it currently would be the best program available. Mrs. Demos indicated that a Tax Study Commission which had been sppointed by Governor LeVander has reconmended that tax subsidies not be provided in the property tax and that this "236" program is a tax subsidy of fifty per cent of the property tax. She stated that she cannot condone such tax action and, therefore, would have to oppose the project. Mr. Eagles indicated that he had voted for the previous "236" housing proposal and it was his feeling that Rosevil1e does have a responsibility to provide this type of housing in the Village: however, he had grave reservations regarding the numerous variances which were being requested by the developer for this particular proposal. He was particularly concerned by the large parking variance which would be involved for the highrise building and also about the height of the building. He indicated that because of the numerous variances involved he would have to oppose the develop- ment. Recommendation Mr. G. Johnson moved and Mr. Kellett seconded, that the Commission reconmend app- roval of Wallace Mailand and Bob Johnson's request for special use permits and variances at 1045 Larpenteur Avenue, Roll Call, Ayes: Kellett, G. Johnson and Pope. Nays: V. Johnson, Membrez, Demos and Eagles.