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6 Chair Nichols-Matkaiti asked for comments or questions from the Commission. Commissioner Frischman stated her only concern with the project was how increased traffic would impact the surrounding townhomes. Chair Nichols-Matkaiti opened the Public Hearing at 7:46 p.m. Chester Yanik, Benedictine Health Center representative, discussed how the adjustments to the site would reduce traffic along 27th. He noted current location of the garbage containers near the townhomes would be eliminated and this area would be landscaped. He commented further on the neighborhood meeting that was held by Benedictine stating he received a great deal of support from the townhome residents for the new site plan. David Yanik, Benedictine Health Center representative, explained the two neighborhood meetings were not required, but were held voluntarily and he was pleased by the positive feedback that Benedictine received from the public. Carol Finsted, resident of the Lindsey Court Townhome Association, requested Benedictine improve the fencing that ran between the townhomes and the Benedictine property. She reported this would assist with providing greater security and protection for the neighborhood. She commented on how the traffic would now be entirely funneled down 27th and stated this was a concern to her. She explained this was a safety concern for the townhome residents because there were no sidewalks for pedestrians on this roadway. She indicated she also has concerns with parking spilling out into the neighborhood. Chair Nichols-Matkaiti reported one of the conditions for approval required the applicant to install a fence. Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola reported this was the case. Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola explained he would pass along Ms. Finsted’s safety concerns along 27th to the Public Safety Commission. Representative Connie Bernardy thanked all who have been involved in this project. She appreciated the feedback that had been provided to the developer by the neighbors as this would help enhance and protect the neighborhood. She stated she appreciated all of the efforts from both staff and the developer. She explained this was important housing for the community to have as it would allow additional New Brighton residents to age in place. She reported this was an active neighborhood and she encouraged the City to consider how to add sidewalks. Councilmember Jacobsen stated the parking on Black Oak Drive was previously a concern. He asked with the proposed changes to the site, how cars would get to the existing back parking lot. Chester Yanik, reported all of the parking along Black Oak Drive was being removed. He provided further comment on the angular parking that would be constructed in this area. Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola read an email he received from Thomas and Barbara Babcook at 2840 Linden Drive stating these residents had concerns with the traffic along their street. The Babcook’s recommended a three way stop be installed at Linden Drive and Black Oak Drive. The Babcook’s indicated this would benefit the safety of all in the neighborhood. He proposed these comments, along with Ms. Finsted’s comments, be forwarded onto the Public Safety Commission.