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Senior Planner McGuire Brigl commented that the City is not allowed to recommend or require specific consultants to be used. She stated that the City could complete its own study and choose its own consultant for that. Commissioner Walker commented that the consultant that completed the traffic study is now an inactive company as of October. He stated that this report was also used for the Hunt project, but specifically states it is for 270 single family homes. He stated that when you add both developments, there will be a 28 percent increase in homes. He stated that the study was done the week of July 251h during COVID when school is not in session and only during certain times. He stated that he spoke with other consultants that observe for two hours rather than one hour in order to obtain better information. He stated that these two developments will have an impact on an intersection that is already dangerous, CR 5 and Ramsey Boulevard. He stated that until that safety issue can be solved, he did not believe additional development should occur. He acknowledged that it has been said that the Commission does not have an option but to pass this, but the City Council should protect the residents of Ramsey. He stated that in 2020, at a public hearing, the developer was asked why he wanted smaller lots. It was stated that people want smaller lots. He provided statistics on home sales of one acre or larger lots in Ramsey. He stated that if over 300 lots one acre or larger in size have been sold in the last three years in Ramsey, that should show that people want larger lots. He stated that many residents spoke tonight that they were not noticed when the massive rezoning was completed in 2011. He stated that not one resident has come forward stating that they were notified of the zoning changes that occurred in 2011. He believed that the rezoning was done too fast and too recklessly. He stated that this current proposal does not meet the proper zoning on two parcels, which means that the request cannot go through. He commented that he believes that the Commission and Council should not rezone the two parcels and that an investigation should occur on the 2011 rezoning. He noted that anyone involved in the 2011 rezoning should be terminated from their position on staff and/or the Council. Senior Planner McGuire Brigl commented that staff can verify with the City Attorney after the meeting. She stated that all the information was sent to the City Attorney and the map shows the property rezoned. She stated that the list of residents was notified and the minutes from the meeting shows residents that spoke at the meeting in 2011. She stated that staff has verified the information, which is public information. Chairperson Bauer asked if the rezoning completed in 2011 was a blanket rezoning to match the Comprehensive Plan. Senior Planner McGuire Brigl commented that each property was mentioned separately in the meeting minutes at the public hearing in 2011. She stated that according to the City Attorney and zoning map, the property is zoned appropriately. She stated that the land is also shown with that zoning in the 2030 and 2040 Comprehensive Plans. Commissioner Walker provided additional details on the two parcels he believes were not rezoned appropriately. Planning Commission/ October 28, 2021 Page 8 of 23