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Lonnie Grey, 17530 Nowthen Boulevard NW, stated that he is adjacent to the Hunt property. He echoed the comments from the previous speaker related to traffic and the other concerns expressed. He stated that there is a lot of ATV and snowmobile traffic in the ditches. He asked how the City would deal with the rural activity around a property that would be more of a development. He stated that the roads would not accommodate this increase in density. He stated that he is against the rezoning requests. Deputy City Administrator Gladhill reviewed written comments into the record. He read aloud th the comments from the resident at 7630 160 Avenue NW in opposition of the requests and the additional pressure that this density would place on wildlife, infrastructure, City budgeting and local businesses. He read another statement from the residents at 17314 Sapphire Street NW, in th opposition of the requests. He read another statement from the resident at 7041 175 Avenue NW, also in opposition of the request noting that 98 percent of those the resident polled were in objection to the 55- and 65-foot lots. Ben Schmidt, The Excelsior Group, stated that they submitted additional information on why the requested lot sizes were selected. He stated that the City’s plan identifies a density of three units per acre and this plan would have a density of 2.7 lots per acre. He stated that the idea is not to request additional density but to provide choices for the homebuyers and different types of housing with different price points. He stated that he has completed a concept plan with 80-foot lots, that was submitted to the City today, in example and noted that plan includes 327 homes as opposed to the 343 homes shown on this concept plan. He stated that their proposed plan allows different choices and for creativity such as a pond with meandering streets, rather than having straight streets with the highest number of units possible. Deputy City Administrator Gladhill read a statement received from the resident at 17289 Variolite Street NW, who stated that realtors are looking for one acre lots as they are in demand by buyers. Deputy City Administrator Gladhill noted that the property is zoned for 80-foot-wide lots and down zoning could have a financial impact to the City. Acting Mayor Riley stated that the Council has heard the comments expressed at the Planning Commission meeting, read the written comments, and heard the comments tonight. He thanked all of the residents that contributed throughout the process. Councilmember Kuzma asked if the applicant has a plan for 80-foot-wide lots that would result in 327 homes. Mr. Schmidt replied that they did provide a plan to staff today with 327 lots 80 feet in width. Councilmember Musgrove asked for details on how the density range is calculated. Deputy City Administrator Gladhill provided details on the density calculation and how it was determined. City Council / May 26, 2020 Page 11 of 16