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ROSEVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION April 8, 1992 Pagel 4 in the cemetery which would cause problems to this quiet area. The residents stated that the R-1 zoning of the site should remain. Henry Lindner, 1478 Dale street, stated that he had personal feelings for the area because he grew up there, that the project would result in similar development all the way to st. Albans which would have an adverse effect on property values of the existing single family residences. Mr. Lindner stated that the project would result in too many people in the area, that the project could block the sun from adjacent residences, and that this is a beautiful area that deserves to be preserved. An unidentified resident questioned why the site has been designated for medium density residential use. Nancy Desert, from Roma Avenue, stated that there are no townhouses in the area and it is predominantly single family so the site should be developed as single family, consistent with the existing neighborhood. Ms. Desert questioned what the benefit to the city would be other than increased taxes. Ms. Desert stated that this was a special neighborhood that needed to be protected and that the benefits of the project would not outweigh the negatives. Richard Busse, the owner of the site in question, stated that he loved the area as much as anybody and would hate to see it go and does not wish to offend the neighborhood. Busse indicated that he did not believe the proposal would adversely affect the pond because of the distance and that maybe additional kids would be allowed to enjoy the pond like he did. MOTION wietecki moved and Roberts seconded a motion to approve Heritage Development of Minnesota, Inc. 's request for rezoning from R-1 to PUD for the construction of a 30 unit owner occupied townhouse project at 725 W. Larpenteur Avenue with the following conditions: 1. That the play area be enlarged because the site is isolated from parks. 2. That the buffer strip be enlarged to protect Sweeney Pond. 3. That the detention pond be constructed and maintained in accordance with Metropolitan Council guidelines. 4. That large caliper trees be planted adjacent to Sweeney Pond to screen Sweeney Pond and the adjacent single family residential area from the project. 5. That a development agreement and letter of credit if necessary be executed with the developer to protect the Sweeney Pond, and to insure proper maintenance of the detention pond and landscaping.