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Lonnie Gray, 17530 Nowthen Boulevard,commented that there is currently semi and other vehicle <br /> traffic traveling at high speeds. He stated that the traffic problem needs to be addressed before <br /> adding more homes in this area. <br /> Senior Planner McGuire Brigl confirmed that there is a traffic study currently being completed. <br /> Motion by Commissioner Peters,seconded by Commissioner VanScoy,to close the public hearing. <br /> A roll call vote was performed: <br /> Commissioner Peters aye <br /> Commissioner VanScoy aye <br /> Commissioner Gengler aye <br /> Commissioner Anderson aye <br /> Commissioner Walker aye <br /> Chairperson Bauer aye <br /> Motion Carried. <br /> Chairperson Bauer closed the public hearing closed at 9:14 p.m. <br /> Commission Business <br /> Commissioner Walker stated that in preparation for the meeting,he read 29 pages of minutes from <br /> the May 7,2020 Planning Commission meeting. He stated that there was comment after comment <br /> about residents not being happy about these urban subdivisions coming into their rural area. He <br /> stated that Ramsey either needs to start protecting its rural areas or remove the mission statement <br /> from the Comprehensive Plan. He provided a letter from a resident on Variolite to be submitted <br /> for the public record. He commented that he was not a supporter of the Hunt or Makowski <br /> proposals during the first round. He noted that he has spoken with residents that have lived here <br /> for 30 or 40 years and not one of them can remember getting a letter about the rezoning of the <br /> Hunt or Makowski properties. He stated that Ramsey continues to say it will have a rural character, <br /> but it keeps shoving urban developments into the rural areas. He stated that he has sympathy for <br /> the residents that continue to voice their concerns only to be ignored by the Commissions, staff, <br /> and City Council. He stated that there is a flow chart within the budget documents that show that <br /> the staff and Council report to the residents of the community. He stated that over 400 people <br /> were ignored last year when they opposed this type of development. He hoped that everyone could <br /> come together to develop some sort of compromise. He stated that the residents that have lived in <br /> their property since 1978 do not want to wake up and see 77 homes sitting next to them. He stated <br /> that he cannot support a plat for this type of development if it is not supported by the residents. <br /> He stated that he will continue to be a voice for residents. <br /> Chairperson Bauer stated that the petition that came forward before was in opposition for the <br /> smaller lots, which was not approved, therefore they have listened to the residents. <br /> Planning Commission/August 26, 2021 <br /> Page 16 of 26 <br />