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rather than later. He stated that they are about halfway through that project and the park will open this summer. Deputy City Administrator Gladhill stated that staff would follow the model of Riverstone, where the park is constructed as part of the early stages. Chairperson Bauer noted that a number of letters and emails were submitted prior to the meeting and have become a part of the record. He stated that several of the comments requested to keeping the lots at 2.5 acre lots but noted that the property is not zoned for 2.5 acre lots. He noted that some of the comments referenced opposition to a requested change to high density and clarified that this request is not to change the density but to change the lot size requirements. Trista Williams, 7060 168th Ln NW, stated that her biggest concern is the number of homes proposed. She stated that she has concerns with the impact to traffic and to the schools. Lonnie Gray, 17530 Nowthen Blvd NW, stated that his property is seven acres in size and was concerned with the negative impact to property values that this type of development could have. He stated that he has enjoyed the rural character of the area in the years he has lived at his home. He understood the desire for development and smaller lots sizes but did not want to see that number of homes constructed. He agreed that there would be an impact to traffic in the area. He stated that he does not want to see low income housing, as that would also impact the existing property values. Chris Hagel, 16650 Dolomite St NW, echoed the comments of the previous speaker related to the impact to traffic that this development would have. He asked how the school would support additional students. Cynthia Showalter, 6967 170th Trail NW, stated that she moved to her property because it is a rural area. She asked how 55- and 65-foot lots would fit with the adjacent properties. She stated that homes in her neighborhood sell in less than one week and therefore did not believe the statement to be accurate that 80-foot-wide lots are not selling. She did not want to see her neighborhood connected to this development. Amanda Jongewaard, 6841 173rd Ave NW, stated that she is one of the internal lots. She stated that she supports development, but couple with the Hunt property and Trott Brook North, this would be a lot of development in the area. She commented that traffic is already busy in the area and the impact that these three developments would have would be intense. She stated that while she is excited to have neighbors, she would not want the development to be of this size. She stated that her property would be internal and has farm animals and would be concerned with how her property would mix with the development and homeowners' association. Chairperson Bauer asked for details on the keeping of farm animals within Ramsey. Senior Planner McGuire Brigl stated that three acre lots and larger are allowed to have additional animals, as larger lots are allowed more animals. She stated that she understood that new residents Planning Commission/ May 7, 2020 Page 5 of 21