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Jon Packer provided clarity on the two PIDs that are now shown in the rezoning that occurred in 2011. He noted that in 2012 there was a lot split completed, dividing one lot into two parcels. It was noted that the land remained within the family. Senior Planner McGuire Brigl commented that the new lots would retain the same zoning as the original lot. Chairperson Bauer asked if Commissioner Walker also compared lot sales under one acre during that same three-year period. Commissioner Walker commented that he did not. Mr. Packer replied that he did that research and noted that in just 2020, 498 single family homes were sold in Ramsey on lots under one acre in size which is significantly more in that one year than the sales of three years that Commission Walker provided. Chairperson Bauer commented that based on the comments of County Commissioner Look, this preliminary plat shows direct access onto Nowthen Boulevard and asked if the developer has been requested to provide access onto 175th. He noted that would provide the option to review traffic control for that intersection. He recognized that would change the layout of the development. Senior Planner McGuire Brigl commented that the City has been actively working with Anoka County throughout this process. She noted that an additional condition could be added to review options for traffic control. She noted that the County has stated that a traffic light would not be appropriate, but staff could discuss whether a roundabout would be an option. She stated that the traffic count numbers from the traffic study showed the peak times. She noted that the full report showed the full two-hour periods during which the consultant observed but the second hour was not considered a peak hour and therefore was not marked as such in the report. Chairperson Bauer suggest that the Commission first consider the rezoning request. Commissioner VanScoy referenced the comment made related to the spring delineation and asked staff for input. Senior Planner McGuire Brigl commented that typically when a fall delineation is completed, a spring delineation is also completed to verify that information. She noted that would be handled by the LRRWMO in its review and permitting. Mr. Schmidt commented that the delineation was completed this summer and believes that is has been accepted by the LRRWMO this week. Ms. Musgrove stated that the wetland delineation was approved conditionally with the clause that a spring delineation is completed. She noted that was her concern, as the lots could be impacted if there are changes that result from the spring delineation. Planning Commission/ October 28, 2021 Page 9 of 23