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Comprehensive Plan designated the site as medium and high density residential. The zoning is R-1 single family residential. The proposal is for two 30-unit (27 2-bedroom and 3 1-bedroom units) multi- family buildings. The first building (Phase I) will be a condominium, the second (Phase II) will be a rental building for seniors. The wetland on the site will be retained and mitigated. Parking for seniors in the buildings may be designated with “proof of parking”. Chairperson Keith Wietecki asked how the Phases will be developed. John Mathern, Mendota Homes, explained the land configuration and the aggregation of Phase I and II land. Phase II (a paved parking lot) drains to and creates a wetland expansion on Phase I for 25 years. Mathern explained the City of St. Anthony zoning which is currently industrial, but is likely to change to residential. Mathern explained the design details and the owner of the two parcels to the north of Phase II. He described the Rice Creek Watershed plan approval he is seeking. Chairperson Keith Wietecki asked about timing on residential parcels to the northwest; Mathern explained that he will work with the residents’ time frame. Ray Mliner, 3153 Old Highway 8 (lives in Executive Manor Condominiums) asked when construction will begin (February 1998). He asked about the notification process and Phase II hearings. He said Phase II will impact his site more directly. Dorothy Ohnsorg, 2523 Maple Lane, did not get a notice and feels that this changes the entire neighborhood. She stated Phase II is too dense and should not be developed at this time. She prefers rehearing Phase II. Member Harms stated that because of the notice, Phase II should come back as a separate project. Member Rhody concurred. Phase II should have renotification and action should be withheld on Phase II. Chairperson Keith Wietecki suggested taking action only on Phase I because of notification process and need for further details. Ray Milner, 3153 Old Highway 8, Executive Manor, stated that he was not notified properly of Phase I or Phase II. Chairperson Wietecki closed the hearing. 3