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City Planner Anderson confirmed that a portion is the Peterson property, and this portion is an <br />active part of the Christmas tree farm. He stated that some of the trees would be removed as part <br />of the Christmas tree farm operation. <br />Citizen Input <br />Tracey Rust, representing the applicant, clarified that the turquoise -colored area is the Peterson <br />property and that is part of their Christmas tree farm. She noted that the Petersons hope to harvest <br />most of that area as part of that operation this Christmas season. <br />Jeff Uker, 17121 Variolite Street, asked how it would be known that this method is accurate for <br />counting. He stated that he would want to ensure that the counting method is accurate. He stated <br />that when the project comes forward, he has a concern with density. He noted that he lives on ten <br />acres and therefore transitioning to quarter acre lots would not be preferred, even with a 40-foot <br />buffer. <br />Motion by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner VanScoy, to close the public <br />hearing. <br />A roll call vote was performed: <br />Commissioner Gengler aye <br />Commissioner Walker aye <br />Commissioner VanScoy aye <br />Commissioner Anderson aye <br />Commissioner Peters aye <br />Chairperson Bauer aye <br />Motion Carried. <br />Chairperson Bauer closed the public hearing closed at 7:15 p.m. <br />Commission Business <br />Commissioner VanScoy stated that the information in the packet seemed to indicate work has been <br />done in the past to ensure the accuracy of this type of process. He asked if City staff believes this <br />process would be fairly accurate. <br />City Planner Anderson confirmed that staff has reviewed this and the EPB has reviewed this, and <br />staff is confident that this method would provide an accurate representation of what exists. He <br />confirmed that the information would be available if a member of the public wished to view it. <br />Commissioner Walker commented that going back to May of 2020, when there was a public <br />hearing on this project, the residents have not supported this project and therefore he will not <br />support any action on this project. <br />Planning Commission/ August 26, 2021 <br />Page 3 of 26 <br />