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Planning Commission Minutes April 25, 1995 Page 6 . enough time for them to cross and they end up waiting in the median for the light to change. He felt that this is an unsafe situation, and that a similar situation will occur if another light is placed at 197th and Highway 169. He stated he does not feel Dennis Anderson's rights are being violated since he would be allowed to develop the property as residential. Kent Peabody, 11713 200th Avenue NW, stated that in contacting Mn/DOT, he was told there would not be any additional accesses on Highway 169 between School Street and County Road 33. He noted that there does not appear to be enough room to allow truck traffic on 197th. Paul Ostmoe, 19644 Irving Street, questioned whether there is a precedent in any metro area to develop a large commercial site in the middle of a residential area. Bob Sturgis, 11789 197th Avenue NW, expressed his concern that people have no way of knowing what intentions may be for a particular piece of property if it is not documented. He also expressed his concern that the property east of Highway 169 as well as Outlot A should remain residential. Perry Mason, 11847 196th Avenue NW, asked that the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council deny the request. . Ted Travica, 19702 Irving Street NW, expressed his concern that people should not be threatened with the prospect of apartments if Mr. Anderson's request is denied, since high density residential would not be permitted within this zoning district. Robin Tuttle, 13390 Ranch Road, urged the Brentwood residents to follow this issue through to the end and also, to attend the Steering Committee meetings. There being no further comments from the public, Chair Kuester closed the public hearing. Staff and Commissioners gave the following responses to comments and questions that were raised by the public: -The apartment project behind the Central Lutheran Church was approved before the moratorium went into effect. -The precedent for commercial developments surrounded on three sides by existing residential in the metro area would have to be researched. -A complete berm along the Jackson A venue side of Elk Park Center cannot be done and still save the trees. A combination of berming and trees will likely be done. -Outlot A is currently zoned single family residential; multi-family would not be allowed in its current zoning designation. Anything other than the uses allowed under the R 1 c zoning would require a rezoning. .