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A river was running directly behind the fence that was approximately 3 feet wide, which caused washouts on neighboring property. There was also water standing on the south side of Dedrick’s property. Dedrick said her sump pump ran steadily for two months. After hearing about a homeowner in Minneapolis whose basement wall caved in, the drainage became even a bigger concern. The manholes need to be cleaned out. The drainage problem must be solved. A 24-inch pipe would be insufficient to handle the stormwater. Dedrick said her second concern was that the foundation of the proposed building would be 25 feet from the lot line. Despite the landscaping, Dedrick would look out her windows and see a big building. Currently the landscaping at Brightondale is very attractive. If the proposed building is approved, Dedrick said she would have to have her drapes closed at all times because of privacy. The area between the lot line and the proposed building would be about the width of an alley. Dedrick said it would be 47 feet from the foundation of her home to the foundation of the proposed building. Dedrick stated that was unacceptable. Dedrick said Ron Olson spoke about the small lots in regard to the park. The Rice Creek Shopping area and the proposed Alzheimer’s unit need to be treated as separate units. Dedrick said she had nothing against an Alzheimer’s unit, but she did not believe they should put it on the Brightondale site. Dedrick said she was concerned about her property value. Dedrick said she believed she would have to sell her home at a loss. Dedrick asked the Planning Commission to give serious consideration to all these concerns. Dedrick invited the Commissioners to look at the Brightondale building from her bedroom windows. Joan Swanson, 2059 28th Avenue, said she was concerned about removing the trees on the Brightondale property. Swanson also said she saw the need for an Alzheimer’s unit, but that it would not fit on the proposed site. Swanson was also concerned about increased traffic. Swanson said she was very concerned about the future of Meadowwood Park. Terry Dehn, the owner of property on the corner of 27th Avenue and 21st Street, pointed out the current holding pond. Dehn showed where the water backed up from a summer storm on the site plan. Dehn said she paid for a storm sewer on her property. Dehn said the water was higher than the windows on her homes. Dehn said she lived in a house where stormwater comes into her yard because of a residential development put in after her home was built. Dehn expressed concern about the drainage plan for the proposed building. Dehn said the drainage plan would not work. Dehn said she was concerned about the traffic in the area. People who do not belong there still use the dead end street. Dehn said the drainage plan would not work. Alma Stepanchak, 2180 27th Ave NW, stated she lives adjacent to the property described by Dehn. The resident of that property had a flooded basement. Stepanchak said she was surprised the water did not come in through her window. Stepanchak said the driveway coming out of Brightondale is a problem. If Brightondale has an access onto 27th Avenue to add to the existing traffic, it will be a problem. Stepanchak said she begged to differ with the developer’s statement that seniors do not come and go much. Stepanchak said she was a senior and does not just stay home. Seniors are very active. The traffic is a big concern. At the neighborhood meeting, Mr. Gould promised that he would look into seeing if they could divert the garage exit coming off 27th to Rice Creek Road or Mississippi Street. Gould also proposed a 20-foot setback so the people could not turn. Stepanchak said these concerns should be addressed. Stepanchak said her property value would go down if the proposed building is approved. How would the Commissioners like it if this were happening to their property? Eileen Brama, 2703 Mississippi Street, on the corner of Mississippi Street and 27th. Brama stated she was concerned about the increased traffic on 27th. If half the people using the 98 underground parking spaces use the driveway per day, there will be a big increase in traffic on 27th. Brama said the value of the homes would decrease. Baker asked if anyone else wished to speak. There was no response. I:\COMMISSIONS\PLANNING\MINUTES\1997\10-21-97.WPD 10