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Chair Traynor further expressed his personal concern related to storm water management located only on one side of the property, while recognizing the challenges of the various land uses and site contours, and further recognizing the diversity in housing and affordability concerns for the site. Commissioner poherty opined the affordability concerns if the four-plex became a twin home, and whether the projected price points could be achieved; recognizing the density and Iot costs per unit and building efficiencies in a four-plex. Chair Traynor opened the Public Hearing at this time. Public Comment Ms. Eeris Fritz, 2922 k�a�lin� Ms. Fritz noted that she had provided written comments as well. Ms. Fritz questioned the public notice process and what meeting had been held "today." Staff and the developers clarified the notice to properties within 350' of the subject property at three (3) neighborhood meetings "to-date," not "today;" and that the notices were provided by the property owner, the Mounds View School District; and that prior to tonight's Public Hearing, the most recent meeting had been held last week. Ms. Fritz spoke in opposition to the four-plex; opined that the entire plan was too high in density for that neighborhood; and encouraged the Planning Commission to reconsider the proposal. Ms. Fritz further questioned the actual School District represented, whether it was Mounds View or Roseville, and opined that the notice was confusing. Staff and the developer noted that the property was owned by the Mounds View School District, but that all school districts state-wide were facing significant declining enrollment; and that providing affordable housing for area school districts was a win-win for the community and area. Ms. Fritz further questioned why office space was not considered as part of the plan, rather than single-family homes in that specific neighborhood. Staff and the developer responded that the City and School District goals were to provide more affordable housing for young families with children; and that the property had been proposed for residential rather than mixed use. Fred Pringle, 2925 N Pascal Mr. Pringle opined that, overall the plan was good, even though it was a higher density than he cared for. Mr. Pringle, however, expressed concern with the four-unit complex related to access to I-�arraii�e Avenue and future increased traffic congestion and safety concerns. Mr. Pringle expressed his preference for a twin home, rather than a four-plex.