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_20_ Mr. Blakemore stated the developer must have side barred this. He was at the last meeting this was discussed and it was stated after the meeting by a commissioner that there would have to be a good reason to rezone this land from commercial to residential. Chairperson Nixt explained the applicant has worked with the City to get a land use request reviewed and up for approval and consideration. He does not want it to be made to appear that the City has modified their policies or procedures to accommodate this applicant, which is not the case to his knowledge. Mr. Blakemore stated the Commission informed the applicant at the last meeting that the residents of the area do not like what has been proposed and that it should be reworked. The applicant has reworked the plan into three different proposals, but there was no inclusion of any of the residents in the process. Chairperson Nixt explained the process was followed; if the residents have more interest there are established office hours to meet with staff. Commissioner Brauer stated the minutes of the meeting when this was last discussed reflect his statement that for him to say yes to this, there would need to be a good reason for it, and it could not just be for monetary gain. That statement was his personal position, not the position of the rest of the Commission. In addition, he thinks Chairperson Nixt has stated the issue fairly well, in that this is a challenged site The question for the Commission is whether the site is challenged enough that the Commission is willing to change the zoning because they cannot see any other way to develop the site. Good people will differ on that issue, and some of his colleagues may feel there is nothing else that can be done with this site, and that this is the best use of the site Mr. Roy Hillyard, 13711 and 13718 Dolomite Street NW, stated his property is immediately adjacent to this property. He understands this lot is large enough to sustain three residential units under single family zoning, and he would be okay with that Mr. Leroy Kessler, 6774 137 Avenue NW, stated there have been quite a few problems in their neighborhood because of the development put in to the northwest of them. Just the other day he had someone come up on his sidewalk in broad daylight, slice his garden hose and run. The day before yesterday someone came up and -rang his doorbell, but by the time he got there they were gone. This is a problem that is happening that they never had before. He is in favor of a business going here, and does not agree that a business will not work there. Ms. Defore, 6166 Rivlyn Street NW, stated she has lived in this neighborhood for 18 years. They have had all kinds of trouble with the townhomes, and she does not want any more multifamily or townhomes. She took her grandchild to the park in her stroller and was told by five kids that they need money or they will not be able to play in the park today. They could put in a dentist office or small business here, and all the buildings leaving the north side of Highway 10 will be looking for a place to go. Planning Commission /September 7, 2006 Page 8 of.20