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Mark Winger, 7610 168th Ave NW, stated that he has lived at his home for over 40 years and the <br />zoning was originally setup to create zones of density. He stated that this property was zoned for <br />80-foot lots, which he still believes to be too small and the developer is requesting even smaller <br />lots. He stated that this would be a perceived density between this development and other recently <br />proposed developments among more rural properties. He asked the Commission not to rezone the <br />property as this seems to be an aggressive amount of development. He stated that from his <br />perspective taxes will not decrease from this development and could increase because of the <br />increased pressure on the school district. <br />Jill Winger stated that she understands that development will occur but believed that a different <br />type of development could occur on this property to better fit with adjacent properties. She <br />commented that their taxes increased by $600 this year because of the Elk River School District <br />and did not want to continue to see those increases because of additional pressures on the schools. <br />She stated that they love their property and the walking trails and did not see this type of <br />development as a benefit for the existing residents. <br />Courtney (last name not stated), resident on 167th, commented that the City holds The Draw <br />concert series for another development and asked if the developer would have plans to hold <br />community type events or features. <br />Deputy City Administrator Gladhill stated that the Park and Recreation Commission will also <br />review the plans to provide input on the desired features. <br />Senior Planner McGuire Brigl stated that residents can provide input on the park elements that <br />they would like to see on this property through email. <br />Courtney stated that she believes that the boardwalk would be eliminated and some walking trails. <br />Senior Planner McGuire Brigl stated that the boardwalk would remain and provided additional <br />details on pedestrian connectivity. <br />Courtney asked the type of personality the park would have, whether the natural elements would <br />be preserved, or whether the area would be restructured for the entire area. <br />Deputy City Administrator Gladhill stated that the Wetland Conservation Act protects the wetlands <br />and their delineated boundaries. He stated that Trott Brook is also a protected element in the City <br />and its natural corridor. <br />Senior Planner McGuire Brigl summarized the comments of the resident that she would prefer a <br />more rural character type of park, rather than the rural feel of The Draw. She stated that she could <br />connect the resident with Parks staff to provide additional input. <br />Pauline Nocks, 16931 Willemite St NW, stated that she interpreted the Comprehensive Plan to <br />designate 499 new residential units during the next ten-year period. She stated that the Hunt and <br />Trott Brook proposals would include 435 units, without counting the residential development <br />Planning Commission/ May 7, 2020 <br />Page 8 of 21 <br />