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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, June 28, 2010 Page 15 Ms. Ruth and Mr. Chris Blumstar, 2250 Marion (adjacent to property to be developed on third southern lot) Ms. Blumstar advised that their property was currently for sale due to it being a split entry home and their need to provide housing and care for Mr. Blumstar's elderly mother, and their inability to remodel the home to fit those needs. Ms. Blumstar expressed concern in the proposed subdivision negatively impacting their ability to sell their house due to changes in the neighborhood related to exist-. ing wildlife and green space. Ms. Blumstar opined that the neighborhood was pleasant as it currently existed. Prompted by Mr. Disney, Ms. Blumstar expressed further concern with noise from construction activities with the proposed rehabili- tation of the existing home on one of those lots; and opined that it was daunting to have the property subdivided and further opined that she was intimidated by what vas happening and the potential impacts to their property. Ms. Blumstar ex- pressed their interest in remaining in Roseville, and specifically in this neighbor- hood, but expressed concern that other suitable homes to fit their needs were not available in that neighborhood; and questioned impacts of proposed rezoning of the entire community and whether that would impact their low density. Mr. Chris Blumstar Mr. Blumstar opined that it was ironic that the City Council had previously dis- cussed a tree preservation ordinance, with the potential removal of a substantial number of mature Oak trees between properties with this proposal; and opined that whether they sold their home or not, their property value would diminish. Mr. Blumstar questioned when the City Council said "no" to development and looked at requests from a responsible viewpoint. Mr. Disney Mr. Disney advised that he would be very cognizant of individual votes on this matter; noting that this action concerned their future and impacted their neighbor- hood. Marilyn Silvas, 2233 Laurie Road W, corner lot Ms. Silvas noted her previous concern when Highway 280 was closed, and the potential impacts to their housing area with approximately 300 families between Cleveland Avenue and Highway 280, and the availability of only one exit. Ms. Silvas opined that she thought there was a hazard at that time, and now with the potential for allowing more people or future apartments, that additional density was worrisome. Ms. Silvas spoke in opposition to the request, opining there should not be more density and that green space should be preserved; and offered her consensus with the majority of Mr. Disney's comments. Mayor Klausing closed the Public Hearing at 8:28 p.m.