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building had not been a concern. He indicated noise was always an issue and discussed how the proposed building would block noise for the adjacent neighborhood. He commented further on the work that still had to be done on the dental clinic building. He explained this was a market driven project and the City was not driving more apartments in the community. He stated rents in the metro area were high because the Twin Cities did not have enough rental units. He reported a $33 million investment in a neighborhood does not bring property values down. He indicated this developer was not receiving any special treatment with the parking easement. He commented the Mixed Use Regional District was guided for residential and commercial uses. He explained in acquiring a legal easement (that is tied to the property) this land can then be included in the overall PRD area. He noted the easement area could not be used by Krause Anderson for additional residential density. He deferred the question regarding traffic concerns on Robin Lane to the traffic engineer. Chair Nichols-Matkaiti asked if a bus stop was being considered at this development. Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola commented this was something that would be encouraged because New Brighton needs better and more frequent access to transit. Commissioner Biedenfeld noted there was a bus stop at Silver Lake Road and Palmer Drive. Chair Nichols-Matkaiti questioned what impacts this building would have to the neighborhoods to the north, particularly the Brighton Square area. Community Assets and Development Director Schlichting explained this building would not mitigate noise from Cowboy Jacks but could help mitigating noise from the freeway. Commissioner Biedenfeld inquired if the Commission could add conditions to address the traffic concerns along Palmer Drive. Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola commented he would hesitate to add this as a condition. He indicated the Commission could direct staff to bring this matter to the Public Safety Commission based on the concerns that have been voiced from the neighborhood. Commissioner Biedenfeld commented on how he believed the traffic data set was inaccurate due to the reduction in traffic from COVID. He believed now was the opportunity to fix the concerns along Palmer Drive and Robin Lane. Community Assets and Development Director Schlichting understood traffic volumes were down at this time. He discussed how the traffic engineer estimated trips for the new project and commented on the historical traffic data for Palmer Drive and Robin Lane. Further discussion ensued regarding the vehicular and pedestrian traffic in this area of New Brighton. Commissioner Biedenfeld requested staff have a conversation regarding the traffic concerns that were raised by the residents this evening. Chair Nichols-Matkaiti asked how this matter could get before the Public Safety Commission. Community Assets and Development Director Schlichting reported this neighborhood would have to make a petition. He commented this neighborhood made a petition in 2011 and traffic calming measures were put in place. 8