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. .. . Page 5 Planning Commission Minutes 9/27/88 Commissioner Kimball was also concerned about the density. He felt we were allowing a greater density than what some people liked. Chairman Kropuenske opened the public hearing. At this time, Chairman Kropuenske reviewed a letter submitted by Carol Mills, Guardian Angels Foundation of Elk River regarding her concerns. She indicated that the Board shares a concern for the aesthetics of the proposed project, the green space, the density, the adequacy of trees and shrubs, solar sun shading of any buildings projecting near their properties, garages, egress of driveway to Evans and traffic control. The following people spoke regarding CHW request. Joseph Crawford - 497 Gates Ave. - Opposed to this request, did not want apartments across from him as this would create traffic proplems. Alarmed at the trend to encourage transient people to come to Elk River. Felt the City was encouraging multi-family apartments, therefore becoming a bedroom community. Ron Johnson 520 3rd Street - Also felt this would create a traffic problem. Agreed with Mr. Crawford that this would bring in a lot of transient people and not long term home owners. Mr. Johnson further felt the apartments were in a bad location, would like to see them located out in the Country. Al Hopper - 402 Gates - Agreed with Mr. Crawford and Johnson - increase in traffic, also concerned about the noise and privacy. Gary Elisason - 519 5th Street of sidewalks in the area. Opposed due to the traffic problem, lack Lola Dressen 324 Main Street - Opposed - Concerned about the traffic problem and lack of sidewalks. Bonnie Hopper see townhomes stated that she was against the request and would rather than apartments. Felt sidewalks were very important. Mike Podawil tz representing complexes. These apartments tennis court and swimming residential in scale to fit properties explained the apartment be more for the middle class with They were trying to make them more with the residential area. CHW would pool. in better The citizens were given a chance to ask Mr. Podawiltz questions at this time. Nick Olsen returned to the meeting at this time. Commissioner Fuchs felt sidwalks should be addressed and not have residents walking the streets. Commissioner Schroeder would like to see the density cut down.