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Attachment B Public Comment Paul Mergens, 1126 Sandhurst Drive Mr. Mergens opined that the general comments at the meeting were positive; with some questions raised and adequately answered by the developer; and opined that he was satisfied that this would be a benefit to the community and infringing neighborhood. Mr. Mergens noted the plans for landscaping to shelter the residential properties, lighting addressed to not reflect in residential windows, and other provisions made by the developer in consideration of comments received. Dick Houck, 1131 Roselawn Mr. Houck expressed appreciation that Wellington was interested in this property; however, he opined that zero setback was the biggest mistake ever made, speaking specifically to its use on his corner. Mr. Houck opined that this situation would be just as bad; and spoke in support of a 10-15' green space; and some required setback. Mayor Klausing spoke in support of the project, particularly in this economic climate. Mayor Klausing expressed concern with the zero setback for both safety and aesthetics; and suggested approval with the understanding that before receipt of the final PUD, staff and the property owner would address and rectify those concerns. Councilmember Roe concurred with the need to resolve the corner issue; and noted that there was currently a strip of green between the sidewalk and the building, even though the sidewalk was in the right-of-way. Councilmember Roe concurred there was also a need to address the public safety issue on that corner; and shared comments expressed at the Planning Commission meeting by Commissioner Gottfried related to relocating the main entrance to the building, while addressing tenant concerns. Councilmember Ihlan noted the comments of neighbors related to the proposed parking lot, specifically those comments and concerns of the most immediate adjacent neighbor. Councilmember Ihlan opined that she would prefer to have the collaborative process resolved prior to approval; and questioned the need for that large of a parking lot, suggesting that the building be relocated further north, with additional green space and/or buffering between the development parcel and the residential neighborhood. Klausing moved, Johnson seconded, approval of the request for REZONING the parcels at 1126 Sandhurst Drive and 2167 Lexington Avenue to PUD from R-1 and B-3 respectively, as discussed in Sections 4-5 of the proj ect report dated March 23, 2009; noting that the PUD Agreement, if approved in the FINAL phase of the PUD review process, will become the development contract on which the rezoning is based; and approval of the GENERAT, CONCEPT PUD for Wellington Management to allow the proposed redevelopment of 1126 Sandhurst Drive and 2167 Lexington Avenue, based on the comments and findings of Sections 4-8 and the conditions of Section 9 of the proj ect report dated March 23, 2009. Mayor Klausing spoke in support of the proj ect; agreeing that the setback and visibility triangle still needed work; and encouraged as much buffering and green space as possible to make the transition from the neighborhood to business. Councilmember Johnson spoke in support of the rounded concept, and sought additional setback on the Lexington side with as many aesthetics as possible. Councilmember Ihlan spoke in support of detailed conditions as discussed to facilitate a collaborative process; opining that approval at this point was premature. Page 2 of 3