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Norm Novak, 7041 175th Ave NW, stated that this is too many homes for that size property. He <br />stated that this would add 1,800 to 2,000 more people (estimating four to five people per home) <br />with multiple vehicles per home. He stated that he has reached out to staff through telephone. He <br />expressed concern with the tree removal and replacement. He stated that he does not want to see <br />villas, which he believes to be detached townhomes. He asked if the homes would have basements <br />or be on slab and whether they would be single- or two-story homes. He asked for details on the <br />tree size for front yards and the landscaping and fencing. He asked how City sewer and water <br />would be connected to the site avoiding Trott Brook. He stated that putting homes this close <br />together is not the way it should be done. He stated that he moved to this area 17 years ago. He <br />stated that when his neighbor sold their 35 acres, he attempted to purchase five acres, but the City <br />would not allow the subdivision. He stated that it is sad that he was denied the ability to purchase <br />additional property, but the City is not allowing this type of subdivision. <br />Senior Planner McGuire Brigl commented that staff could follow up with the resident to address <br />his concerns and comments. <br />Chairperson Bauer briefly recessed the meeting. <br />Chairperson Bauer reconvened the meeting. <br />Trista Williams stated that she has concerns with a pedestrian bridge linking the neighborhoods <br />together. She stated that her neighborhood enjoys the walking trails, which are not crowded, and <br />believed that this additional development would crowd the existing trails. <br />Commissioner Peters stated that considering the number of residents in Brookfield it does not seem <br />that crowded on the trails and noted that the proposed development could perhaps be more <br />concerned with existing residents coming onto their trails to use that park. <br />Deputy City Administrator Gladhill stated that Brookfield neighborhood originally included plans <br />for a park, but the developer defaulted on that and therefore this neighborhood would propose to <br />include a park that could be enjoyed by the public. <br />Senior Planner McGuire Brigl read aloud comments received related to the zoning of the property. <br />She stated that the property has been zoned for City utilities going back before 2000 and has been <br />zoned in this district since 2012. She referenced another resident comment she received related to <br />speed increases from increasing traffic and asking why the City is considering the zoning request <br />and responds to development requests where they occur. She clarified that the City legally has to <br />respond to any application requests. <br />Deputy City Administrator Gladhill stated that the City is planning to reconstruct Variolite this <br />year with State dollars, noting that elements are being added to slow the speed of traffic on <br />Variolite. <br />Commissioner Woestehoff commented that the Variolite reconstruction is well overdue. He <br />commented that the additional elements added should help to slow the speed of traffic. <br />Planning Commission/ May 7, 2020 <br />Page 15 of 29 <br />