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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, October 25, 2010 Page 15 Tom Brutenello Mr. Brutenello noted that this property had been in his family since the 1940's and had been purchased as an investment property; and slated in the 1970's as HRD, and asked that the City Council retain its HDR designation. Jerry Nordenstrom, Equity Interest Party in 3253 Old Highway 8 Mr. Nordenstrom addressed misrepresentations presented tonight regarding the proposed development; advising that plans were not for a five -story building; plans were in place to save every possible tree and retain green space in the range of 50 -60% for these units; and to provide underground parking for all resident parking needs. Mr. Nordenstrom noted that the townhomes had 70% impervious surface areas and the townhomes and their driveways provided no green space. Mr. Nordenstrom noted that Executive Manor was located entirely in St. Anthony, and that it was unfair to address a proposal that was not yet finalized. Mr. Nor denstrom further addressed drainage issues at the townhomes that were draining onto the 3253 property; with the Trustee of the parcel generous enough to provide the townhomes with a drainage easement. Mr. Nordenstrom also noted lack of compliance to setback requirements of the townhomes. Mayor Klausing refocused discussion and public comment on the issue before the City Council. Mr. Nordenstrom asked that the City Council be aware that the public comments are not reflective of the actual proposal by the developer and property owner; and actual realities being taken into consideration by them related to safety, green space, drainage and trees. At the request of Councilmember Roe, Mr. Nordenstrom confirmed that the de- velopment was proposed for Roseville only, and that the adjacent triangle parcel in St. Anthony was currently zoned Light Industrial. Bonnie Revering, 3211 Old Highway 8, St. Anthony Ms. Revering opined that, when considering all surrounding properties, and their designation as HDR, LDR and Single family homes, proper designation of these parcels should serve as transition from HDR to LDR as MDR as proposed by the majority of the Planning Commission. Mayor Klausing thanked speakers for their input; and moved to Council discus- sion. Councilmember Ihlan opined that in every other anomaly case, the Comprehen- sive Plan designation had been changed to be consistent with zoning; and ex- pressed concern with what was actually taking place with this property; and the application for a zoning change to HDR from the currently zoned LDR; and ques- tioned the basis for this request if there may be future development that the City