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Senior Planner Anderson replied that the notice distance was from the property boundaries. He <br />confirmed that no written or verbal comments had been received. He noted that about 45 property <br />owners were made aware of the request. <br />Commissioner walker commented that personally, this impacts two of the worst intersections in <br />Ramsey. He stated that if the operations are expanded it would logically make traffic worse and <br />he would find it hard to believe that there were no concerns from residents. He wanted to ensure <br />that the people that have to deal with the traffic had the opportunity to voice an opinion. <br />Senior Planner Anderson commented that unfortunatelythe applicant's narrative was not included <br />in the case, but their narrative does address traffic. <br />Citizen Input <br />Brad Wolf, owner of Green Valley Greenhouse, commented that they value being in Ramsey and <br />would like to keep that relationship going as their business continues to expand. He stated that <br />they currently grow a lot of products offsite which are then shipped to them. He stated that they <br />feel like the amount of traffic will change because they will be able to grow more products onsite <br />and ship more efficiently. He stated that they will not be expanding retail above what already <br />exists. He commented that over the years they have become more efficient and do not plan to add <br />more employees. <br />Commissioner Anderson asked if the applicant anticipates requesting access from CR 5 in the <br />future. <br />Mr. wolf replied that they do not plan to do that as they currently have three accesses off CR 63. <br />Chairperson Bauer stated that it does not appear there is property immediately on CR 5. <br />Senior Planner Anderson confirmed that the greenhouse operation would not have frontage on, CR <br />5 as a result of the additional land acquisition. He stated that the Hunt family would be the owners <br />of parcel two, which does have frontage along CR 5. <br />Commissioner Gengler asked if the applicant has reviewed the recommendations from the EPB <br />related to landscaping and if they feel comfortable with that. <br />Mr. Wolf commented that he was made aware of that recommendation today and noted that they <br />do have plans to provide landscaping along with the Hunt family and along Green Valley Road. <br />Commissioner Anderson asked if there has been consideration of buffering the noise from the <br />greenhouse fans. <br />Mr. Wolf replied that they have now built greenhouses that are naturally ventilated which has <br />eliminated that noise. <br />Planning Commission/ July 28, 2022 <br />Page 7 of 13 <br />