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11 2 at this point, and that the Commission is waiting for recommendations rrom the Park and Recreation Commission. Member Thomas explained that on Site 15-1, the Commission's previous discussion was that the lots on Burke should be left as low density and that Site 15-3 would be low density as a PUD with strong controls with input by the neighbors. Diane Liemng, 287 Roma, indicated that she had polled her neighbors concerning Site 15- 3, the Margolis Nursery property and the group had a number of questions and concerns including: would the proposed redevelopment be for seniors; would there be a guarantee it would stay senior housing; and what is the schedule of the proposed development. Concerns included the impact on Tamarak Park; whether existing landscape buffers would be maintained; what potential traffic increases on adjacent residential streets would be; the need to protect the ecosystem in the area including wetlands, wildlife, plant life and birds; potential soil and water drainage problems on the site and the impact of potential development on the adjacent properties and park. Ms. Liemng also stated that a more favorable alternative would be to expand the park in the area. Chairman Wietecki explained that no specific project was being reviewed at this time and that a number of the neighborhood concerns would be more appropriately addressed during a review of a specific project. Mr. Current said that the Association has been organized to give constructive input to the city. Chairman Wietecki welcomed the input from the Association and invited further input as the shoreland ordinance is being updated. George Reiling, 661 Heinel Drive, stated that he continued to object to the redesignation of his property on Highway 88 just south of County Road D from business to medium density residential. An unknown citizen testified concerning Site 13-3 and questioned findings on the Senior Housing Report pointing out that, according to the report, there is a rental vacancy rate of 10.4 percent which is significant and indicates those units that could be turned into senior housing. She also indicated that she has contacted the other senior housing projects in the community, and found that only the subsidized housing was full. The citizen also pointed out that the site proposed for development by Everest is not totally within the area of change proposed on Site 13-3. This person also stated that some development will occur on the site but that alternatives other than large three-story buildings should be developed. An unknown citizen testified concerning Site 13-3 and stated that he was alarmed because the only reason the plan change is being considered is because the developer has