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Mr. Novak stated that he spoke with two of his neighbors that live directly next door to him, and they were not notified. He believed that several more notices should have been mailed. He stated that he was told by his neighbors about this meeting as he did not receive a letter. Mr. Uecker stated that if he would have received a letter in 2011, he would have come in to speak as he has done tonight. He stated that there was not a sign placed on the property in 2011, as residents would have come to speak. Debra Musgrove, 15247 Fluorine Street, commented that as a Councilmember she is also the City representative for the LRRWMO. She stated that she has concern with approval of new lots as it was stated that a full delineation would not be done until spring. She stated that the delineation may cause a difference to the plans. Kris Nelson, 7630 166th Ave NW, stated that she is not directly in the area and did not receive notification or see a sign placed on the site. She stated that she was present in 2011 and was part of that discussion for the Comprehensive Plan but did not recall a discussion on this property. She commented that this area is rural and believes that this development would ruin the integrity of the area. She believed that more notification should be sent above the requirements. She commented that if she wanted to live in the suburbs, she would have. Senior Planner McGuire Brigl commented that typically the City doubles the minimum required 3 5 0-foot notice area from the State to 700 feet. She stated that the notices are mailed in an envelope, and it is a four-page letter, not a postcard. Ms. Nelson commented that she is stating that what was sent is not enough and believed the coverage area should be expanded. She stated that the people that will be impacted have not been notified. Lonnie Gray, 17530 Nowthen Boulevard, stated that he was active one year ago when the Hunt property was mentioned. He commented on the need for traffic studies at that time and asked when it was completed. Senior Planner McGuire Brigl replied that a traffic study was completed in July. Mr. Gray asked if that study included this parcel. Senior Planner McGuire Brigl replied that the study was done by this applicant for this project. Mr. Gray commented that traffic is astronomical coming down CR 5. He stated that he spoke with residents north of him that were not aware of this project and were aghast when he showed them the letter. He stated that an additional 270 homes are added through this project, that would add more than 540 vehicles onto an already busy roadway. He stated that the City has not addressed what will be done to the roadway system to improve this situation. He invited anyone to visit his home and try to get out of his driveway. He stated that the traffic is fast moving, and it is not safe. He read a written letter from his 87-year-old neighbor at 17591 Nowthen Boulevard who is opposed to the development and submitted it into the record. Planning Commission/ October 28, 2021 Page 5 of 23