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Mike Theis, Clark Wicklund, Joe Krantz (Development Team) spoke to the issues of approval, saying the cost of extending watermains may be too expensive, especially since the extension is 24" diameter. Mike Theis also explained that he is concerned with the park dedication fee. Member Traynor asked about the orientation of the ponds and buildings. (The site slopes from east to west and the grade is lower in this area). Member Traynor asked for screening/landscaping issues. Mr. Theis said neighbors to the east are on 300 foot lots. Pine trees will screen some, but not all of the buildings. He asked if the eastern edge does not include pine trees. Mr. Theis is looking for guidance. Chair Mulder suggested landscaping along and within residential property near the lines along the east boundary. Mr. Theis summarized his neighborhood meeting. Larry Liendecker, 983 Larpenteur (Chatsworth at Larpenteur) explained that he has re-Iandscaped and graded his site. How is the project site grading altered. Could the park area be placed on the east side? Clark Wicklund, engineer, explained the drop in the site is from east to west, and the low spots are within the site and used for water storage. Mr. Linedecker is on the St. Paul water system, with 30 pounds of pressure. Would St. Paul water pressure be damaged by this pressure drop? He also expressed concern about the view from his house to the greenhouse which will remain. Will the greenhouse be new or remain? Mike Theis explained that the greenhouse in the southeast corner of the site may be reduced, with more outside gardening. The greenhouse (regardless of size) will be a new building with some artifacts/features from the Leben's older garden buildings. Thomas Paschke explained that fencing and screening along the east side must be done in coordination with the adjoining property owners. Libby Repp, St. Paul resident, explained that lead levels in the soil are present in St. Paul. If the soil is dug up with lead in it, there may be dust problems for her lead-susceptible child. Mike Wolf, neighbor to the east, explained that he is concerned with the rezoning of R-1 lot adjacent to him. Changing to townhomes will have a negative impact on the value of his lot. Why must the R-1 property be rezoned? Could the project work without the town homes? Mr. Wolf explained that the existing single family home is aligned with the eastern lot line. Why not leave the existing single family lot, and then create townhomes to the west? Could the townhomes be single level townhomes - much more compatible with the area? Chair Mulder asked if the developer had considered any of the Wolf options. Yes. Mr. Theis has explored other options and is flexible. Thomas Paschke explained the benefits of the townhomes on this site (two-storey, larger setbacks). Larry Linedecker, 983 Larpenteur, asked what environmental issues might be on this site? The R-1 to R-3 zone and buffering on the back side is the real problem. The mass of the building is a concern. Thomas Paschke explained that the developer will have to adhere to regulations of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. John Kellogg, 1697 Chatsworth, expressed concern with change of R-1 to R-3. Is there a setback for a greenhouse? (Yes, new accessory building must be 5 to 10 feet from property line.) Thomas Paschke explained the garages for town homes or homes along Larpenteur will be from the interior of the lot, not from Larpenteur. If there is a single family home, access will be from the rear. Mr. Kellogg recommended buffering of single family homes from the project. Mike Theis said the greenhouse will be razed and may be removed and similar with the fence. Mike Theis said the development has done Phase 1 environmental work, the razing of buildings and construction will be done by licensed analysts and contractors. Summitt Environmental is doing the testing of the existing structures. Soil testing is uncertain at this time. Member Traynor asked if the developer would consider six town homes. Member Stone asked the acreage of the R-1 zoned lot (approximately % acre).