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anything else on their property. She noted that lot could be eliminated and lots 2-10 could be designed differently. She asked whether trees will be planted in the easement. Senior Planner McGuire Brigl stated the applicant has had confirmation from the easement company and can discuss that further. Councilmember Musgrove stated she wants the developer to be able to move forward with the project, but she cannot support it with houses built in the easement that will create issues down the line. Councilmember Specht noted several residents in the audience. He requested comments from the residents in the audience. Brian Walker, 17289 Variolite Street NW, stated he serves on the Planning and Parks Commissions, but he is here this evening as a resident. He added he received a 79-page document from City Staff regarding the rezoning that occurred in 2011 on 191 properties. He noted only 8 residents attended the public hearing. He noted he has not found one person who received notification about that rezoning, and he asked City Staff for documentation that notices were sent to residents. Mr. Walker stated it is confusing to him that the City talks about the Comprehensive Plan and a balance of rural character and urban growth. He added putting big housing developments in rural Ramsey will not create that balance. He asked how that is protecting rural Ramsey. He asked that the City be honest with people about their motives and try to fix the problem. Lonnie Gray, 17530 Nowthen Boulevard, stated he has lived in Ramsey for 31 years, and enjoys the rural environment. He asked when the traffic study was done. Senior Planner McGuire Brigl stated City Staff received a traffic study from the developer to the south. Mr. Gray stated the traffic study should have been the first thing that was done. He added he understands the traffic study was done on a Saturday morning between 7:00 – 8:00 a.m. He noted it should have been done on a weekday. Mr. Gray stated traffic is already bad in the neighborhood, with high-speed limits, and there will be negative effects on wildlife. He added he would be more supportive if the lots were 1 or 2 acres. th Carla Biederman, 7050 175 Avenue, stated she has lived in Ramsey since 1978, and Ramsey is a beautiful community. She added this is dropping an urban community out in the country. She noted the 2040 Comprehensive Plan references rural character and urban growth many times, but this development does not look like that. She added traffic is already an issue, and intersections need to be realigned. City Council / September 14, 2021 Page 10 of 19