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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes – Wednesday, March 04, 2009 Page 12 Mr. Christianson, as a former Planner in the United States and Canada, applauded the efforts of those speakers and their eloquence. Mr. Christianson asked that the Commission remember that their decisions were long-term; and concurred with the comments of Attorney Peter Coyle. Steve Enzler, representing family, 1995 W County Road B Mr. Enzler read an e-mail from Frank Walton of the Roseville Historical Society, related to the historical nature of his family property, identified on the Heritage Trail, #47, and the lack of notice of the Historical Society of any proposed activities on this site; and future notice in accordance. Mr. Walton’s comments addressed concerns with mass and the need to honor the green space indicative of this property. Mr. Enzler’s personal comments included opining that the current proposal may more accurately reflect future use of the property; that it was apparently not the intent of the Comprehensive Plan to eliminate his single-family residential property. Mr. Enzler opined that Mr. Mueller was attempting to undermine code limits by use of the PUD application; and further opined that the building still remained massive in relationship to his property and home; and that his property would experience dramatic and negative impacts to sunlight, air and view; and opined that it seemed to be a reasonable claim that this could damage the value of their home in addition to their quality of life. Mr. Enzler noted previous lot line delineation errors; and expressed his willingness to work with Mr. Mueller in seeking resolution. Andy Weyer, 2025 W County Road B Mr. Weyer presented his historical perspective of the property, and rationale for it’s inclusion on the Heritage Trail based on the original home’s construction; and offered that the home could easily be relocated for greater use. Mr. Weyer opined that the property itself was not of historical import; and the home itself was originally moved from its former location to facilitate construction of Midland Grove, which property was originally owned by his ancestors, and allowing for growth and progress. Mr. Weyer opined that things change; and there was value in moving forward for the community, as well as with what remained of his family homestead. Allene Wiley Ms. Wiley opined that Mr. Weyer had his own private road, mailbox and address and would experience minimal impacts to his private property; however, she noted that while he would make considerable money on the sale of this remaining portion of his family’s farmstead, it didn’t mean that Midland Grove Road needed to be further impacted. Ms. Wiley opined that it may be more advantageous to Mr. Weyer financially if the property were sold for single-family housing and provide an asset to the neighborhood rather than a detriment. Art Mueller, Developer Mr. Mueller responded to public comments; and provided his historical perspective of and his personal development of Midland Grove and Ferriswood, in addition to this proposal; noting the positive benefit of the previous projects to the City. Mr. Mueller questioned if there were others supporting the project, but not appearing to speak in that support; and noted his experience in receiving positive support for the proposed project and the need for this senior housing option. Chair Bakeman closed the Public Hearing at 10:40 p.m. MOTION (9.1) Member Bakeman moved, seconded by Member Boerigter to RECOMMEND APPROVAL of the COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE MAP AMENDMENT of 2025 County Road B West from Low Density Residential to High Density Residential. Discussion included clarification that the density designation would stay with the property even if this proposal was not approved, while further clarifying the process through items to be solidified (i.e., PUD Agreement; submission of plans and documents; recording of