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included in the previous case. She asked the purpose of projecting growth in the Comprehensive Plan if the City is already proposing to exceed that projection within tonight's cases. She commented that this is too much density too far outside of the The COR and Highway 10 corridor. She explained that residents in this area purchases their property in order to remain in a more rural type of development. She stated that change is an opportunity for growth but believed that the City must also consider pleasing the existing residents and not just attempting to attract new residents. She confirmed that she was referencing the Comprehensive Plan which runs through 2030. Chairperson Bauer noted that the plan that runs through 2040 is in draft format and once adopted will be the path the City plans to follow. Deputy City Administrator Gladhill explained that these projects will not build 400 lots at one time, noting that 20 to 40 lots would be built per phase. He explained that Brookfield took 10 to 15 years to complete its phasing. He confirmed that the growth fits within the forecasts for 2030 and does not even reach the full growth anticipated for 2040. He stated that more aggressive proposals have come through that staff has pushed back on in the past as well. He stated that he would welcome additional conversations with the resident to help explain the previous and current Comprehensive Plans. Norm Novak, 7041 175th Ave NW, stated that this is too many homes for that size property. He stated that this would add 1,800 to 2,000 more people (estimating four to five people per home) with multiple vehicles per home. He stated that he has reached out to staff through telephone. He expressed concern with the tree removal and replacement. He stated that he does not want to see villas, which he believes to be detached townhomes. He asked if the homes would have basements or be on slab and whether they would be single- or two-story homes. He asked for details on the tree size for front yards and the landscaping and fencing. He asked how City sewer and water would be connected to the site avoiding Trott Brook. He stated that putting homes this close together is not the way it should be done. He stated that he moved to this area 17 years ago. He stated that when his neighbor sold their 35 acres, he attempted to purchase five acres, but the City would not allow the subdivision. He stated that it is sad that he was denied the ability to purchase additional property, but the City is not allowing this type of subdivision. Senior Planner McGuire Brigl commented that staff could follow up with the resident to address his concerns and comments. Chairperson Bauer briefly recessed the meeting. Chairperson Bauer reconvened the meeting. Trista Williams stated that she has concerns with a pedestrian bridge linking the neighborhoods together. She stated that her neighborhood enjoys the walking trails, which are not crowded, and believed that this additional development would crowd the existing trails. Planning Commission/ May 7, 2020 Page 9 of 21