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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes August 26, 1997 Page 3 . Steve Stewart, 18290 Ogden Street, expressed concern for decreased property values and crime. Troy DeMars, 14220 182nd Avenue, did not feel it is appropriate to locate an industrial area in an established residential area. Bruce Lindeman, 14099 182nd Avenue, requested the area be left residential, since the area has developed as residential and the close proximity of the golf course. John O'Malley, 18020 Union Street, stated he chose this area to live in because it was surrounded by residential uses. Dr. Tim Ebner, 17994 Union Street, expressed concern the business park was not compatible with the surrounding residential, and felt there would be major traffic problems associated with business park development. Dr. Ebner stated he and all his neighbors object to the proposed changes and requested that the Planning Commission deny the land use amendment and rezoning. Paul Hanson, 14244182nd Avenue, felt the proposed business park would affect the view of the residents in the area. He asked the Planning Commissioners to listen to the residents. . Stewart Wilson, 17975 Troy Street, indicated he is aware of the importance of business park and industrial zoned property in the city. He stated he has visited other business parks and felt that a business park could complement a neighborhood if it is done right and in an orderly fashion. Mr. Wilson expressed concern some of the versatility of the property would be lost if this parcel were to become light industrial, since the parcel he owns to the north is already light industrial. Mr. Wilson suggested the southeast portion of the property which is approximately 20 acres (5 acres of woods), be left residential to create a natural buffer for the residential to the east. Potential residents would be aware that a business park was proposed to be located in the area. Mr. Wilson requested that if the land use amendment and rezoning are approved, the City adhere to the items listed in the Strategic Plan. An unidentified resident from the area expressed his objection to the business park zoning. He stated his reasons for objection include increased crime, traffic, diesel exhaust and buzzers associate with industrial uses. He stated he would be forced to move if the rezoning is approved. It was suggested a 100 yard park area be placed around the perimeter of the business park site as a buffer to the residential. Commissioner Minton indicated he was contacted by a resident of the affected area, David Raymond, expressing his opposition to the proposed amendment and rezoning. Mr. Raymond indicated he would like to see the area preserved for a school. Commissioner Thompson stated Steve Stewart contacted her when he was petitioning in her neighborhood. .