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Chair Nichols-Matkaiti opened the Public Hearing at 7:40 p.m. <br /> Laura Lind, 1113 Thorndale Ave, stated she was concerned that Robin Lane and Palmer Drive <br /> would be reconnected. She understood this was not the case. She explained she was concerned <br /> with the height of the proposed building because it would tower over the existing apartment <br /> building that was only three stories. She feared that changes would be made to the proposed <br /> plans and the neighbors would just have to live with it. She questioned when the garbage <br /> would be picked up and asked how often the garbage would be picked up. <br /> Jessica McGraw and Father, 1253 Robin Ln, stated she did not want people parking on her <br /> street if there was not adequate parking within the apartment complex. She agreed that the <br /> height of the building was a concern. Her father inquired how much the construction traffic <br /> would impact his neighborhood. He recommended the semi-four at Silver Lake Road and <br /> Palmer Drive be upgraded when this project is completed. He indicated Robin Lane was a <br /> dangerous road given the fact kids bike and skateboard down the road to the park. He <br /> commented the speed should be addressed in order to keep these children safe. <br /> Nick Pranky, 76 Cleveland Ave SW, explained he was concerned about affordable housing in the <br /> Twin Cities. He indicated this was an important plot of land in New Brighton and encouraged <br /> the City to pursue affordable housing for the community. He understood this would be a high <br /> end project and requested affordable units be pursued in order to provide housing for all. <br /> Randy Lind, 1113 Thorndale Ave, discussed the number of trips that would be generated by the <br /> new apartment building and requested clarification from the traffic engineer. He commented <br /> he used to work for the fire department and questioned if the proposed building height could <br /> be serviced by the City's ladder truck. <br /> Laura Miller, 1215 Brighton Square, explained she has lived at this address for the past 15 years. <br /> She discussed the changes that have occurred over this time and how it has impacted her <br /> neighborhood. She reported her neighborhood has become significantly noisier which has <br /> reduced the enjoyment of her property. In addition, she feared that the proposed development <br /> would have too many cars on site and this would spill out into the adjacent neighborhood. <br /> Wendy Dykstra, 1125 Robin Lane, discussed the number of apartment units in New Brighton <br /> which now totaled 19. She understood the City needed housing options, but feared how the <br /> new apartment building would impact the resale value of her home. She explained she lived in <br /> a fabulous neighborhood and she did not want it adversely impacted by the new apartment <br /> building. <br /> Eric Stevens, 1278 Robin Lane, stated he understood the City had a vacant site and a willing <br /> developer that was proposing to construct a very nice building. He indicated he did not object <br /> to this. He anticipated the proposed apartment building would economically stimulate <br /> redevelopment in the area. However, he had concerns with traffic, the height of the building <br /> and lack of parking. He explained this would be the tallest building in New Brighton to date. He <br /> commented the proposed building height may have more to do with profits than needed <br /> density. He reported if the developer was allowed to build only on its 1.6 acres of buildable <br /> 6 <br />