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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, June 28, 2010 Page 14 Community Development Director Patrick Trudgeon reviewed the request for a MINOR SUBDIVISION at the corner of Marion Street and Highway 36 Service Drive, as detailed in the RCA dated June 28, 2010. Discussion among Councilmembers. and staff included setback requirements for each lot to be in compliance; removal of a portion of a paved turning area; staff's administrative review of any non compliance issues and/or conditions prior to re- cording of the plat at Ramsey County and no building permits issued for any of the subdivided lots until they are in compliance. Mayor Klausing opened and closed the Public Hearing at 8:04 p.m. for the pur- pose of hearing public comment on the proposed Minor Subdivision Creating Two Additional Residential Parcels at 2218 Highway 36. Public Comment Written comments in opposition, provided as a bench handout and were received from Paul A. Lefebvre and Carolyn D. Silflow, 2230 Marion Road; and staff's no- tice of the opposition of Dr. Hogankamp was also referenced. Charlie Disney, 2265 Marion Road (across street; purchased Bob Brother's house) Mr. Disney reviewed the history of the development of this property, former and current property owners; and current lot sizes and uses. Mr. Disney noted that he'd lived in the neighborhood for a long time and had invested substantial money in his home; and questioned why the City wanted to change the distinct and unique nature of this neighborhood, when it had already been impacted by pre- vious construction of a cul-de-sac. Mr. Disney questioned how much density the City was seeking; and whether they'd given consideration to liability and fire ha- zard issues, in addition to diminishing home values. Mr. Disney opined that the one-way out access would create a crisis should a serious accident occur. Mr. Disney questioned the need to change the whole neighborhood, and what would prevent apartments on those lots in the future. Mr. Disney questioned the City Council's rationale and whether they had any concern for existing wildlife and expressed concern in the potential for drastic change in this neighborhood. Mr. Disney opined that he had no desire to live in an inner-city neighborhood or have "bad people" living next door to him. Mayor Klausing, in response to Mr. Disney, clarified that this request was not a City Council proposal and that they were not suggesting anything, but was simply considering the request for a Minor Subdivision to divide one lot into three lots; with that consideration taken under the guidance of existing City ordinance. Mr. Disney spoke in strong opposition to this proposed subdivision, based on his concern for future development and his desire to keep vacant lot area.