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Planning Commission Minutes November 28, 2000 Page 5 . that they are pleased with the location and it provides open space to balance the density of the units in the subdivision. Mr. Kuester stated that the neighbors adjacent to the park and within the subdivision will need to set the standards for allowed activities and behavior within the park. Chair Mesich asked if the area under the power lines was usable space. He stated that any un buildable areas should not receive credit from the City for park dedication. Mr. Wensman stated that the area under the power line could be used for informal and unstructured play but that no facilities are proposed for the area under the power line, nor would the developer be given credit for this area. Jared _, 662 NE River Road, Minneapolis, asked how many trees would remain in the area adjacent to the existing single family homes and are there any trees in the park. He encouraged the Commission to maintain as many trees as possible. Tim Franke, 19407 Dodge Street, stated he would like to reiterate his concern with the traffic on Dodge. He requested that Dodge not be connected, but that Baldwin Street be connected. Robin Fitzgerald, 19374 Dodge Street, stated that she was aware that homes would be constructed in this area and that she did have a concern regarding the amount of traffic on Dodge Street. She also stated that she would not allow her children to play under the power lines. . Rich Hardy, 19383 Dodge Street, also indicated his concern with the connection of Dodge Street. Mr. Rothenbacker stated that five lots were removed in order to provide space for the proposed park. He also stated that the applicant will maintain as many trees as possible. There being no further comments from the public, Chair Mesich closed the public hearing. Commissioner Pederson stated that he has several concerns regarding the proposed subdivision: 1} he would increase the buffer between the lots and the Menards development; 2} the traffic on Dodge will create a difficult traffic situation at 193rd Avenue, which is already a bad intersection; 3} he would like to see additional sidewalks added; 4} the park location is difficult and that there is not the distance between the equipment and the lot lines appears very close. He suggested moving the park to the area by Menards; 5} there are not enough trees proposed to be saved and that it really is a clear-cut situation. Commissioner Baker stated that traffic is an issue in this entire area. . Commissioner Kuester stated she has the following concerns regarding the proposed subdivision: 1} the increased density and the lack of open space. At the time the original concept plan was approved, the Planning Commission did not have a clear understanding of the density impacts and the amount of population and homes that would be in this area; 2} traffic on Dodge Street; 3} the subdivision is the last area to be developed in the whole Hillside area,