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City Council ?vfinutes September 20, 2004 Page 7 --------~-~------------------ Greg Lien, 19147 Lincoln Street-Stated the development should not have townhomes. He stated the property is zoned residential. :Mr. Lien stated the proposed plat is not consistent with the surrounding areas. He stated he thought it was the intent of the city to only allow townhomes as a buffer between commercial and industrial areas. He also stated concerns about wildlife and increased traffic. Mr. Lien stated he is opposed to rezoning this plat. Tom Booker, 19138 Lincoln Street-Stated that Sunset Ridge has 24 homes on 80 acres and that the proposed plat would not be consistent with Sunset Ridge. He is also concerned with increased traffic in the area. Ron Bratlie, representing the School District-Stated concerns about access to the school site. He stated the traffic pattern of buses would have to go through residential areas. He stated the school site is too small and is located near power lines. Bob Yaegger, 1440 Arcade Street-Stated he is representing Ed Dulek, a developer working on a development proposal on the east side of County Road 40. He stated that Ed is not against the project. Patty Crepeau, 19160 Lincoln Street-Stated concerns about power lines near the school site. She is concerned about their high priced homes being located next to cheap homes. She stated that the proposed plat does not blend with the surrounding communities. Neil Steamer, 19199 Kennedy Street-Stated the proposed plat is not consistent with the surrounding communities. He expressed traffic concerns. He stated he had a realtor appraise his home with the proposed plat and was told his value would drop $30,000-40,000. Judy Green, 19110 Kennedy Street-Stated concerns about traffic backing up at Main Street and 181st Avenue. She stated it is difficult to get across the traffic lanes in this area. Pat Bolsky, 19172 Kennedy Street-Stated concerns regarding access on County Road 13. He stated that if more citizens knew of the proposed development they would be opposed tOlt. Dr. Howard Johnson, 19184 Lincoln Street-Stated Sunset Ridge does not have street lights and sidewalks so the development is very dark and pedestrians have to walk in the street; and therefore he is concerned about adding more traffic to these roads. Dr. Johnson suggested an "emergency vehicle access only" gate through Sunset Ridge to the proposed plat. He stated the street infrastructure can't support the housing. Dr. Johnson stated the burden will be on residents through increased taxes for schools. He stated his taxes went from $2,000 to $4,000 within a few years. He stated if the value decreases on his home that will also be money out of his pocket. Linda Schmeling, 18753 Cleveland Street-Stated that the city has had a lot of discussion regarding reconstruction of County Road 40 and as a resident on that street she has never been contacted for input. She stated that her side of the road will not have curb and gutter and she is concerned about water runoff. She expressed concerns about the school location near power lines. She stated she is against townhomes and the density of the project but she is not opposed to development of the area. She stated she is willing to work with the city on developing her property on the east side of County Road 40. Mary Miske, 10078 County Road 13-Stated she is insulted by some of the comments made at this public hearing. She stated she doesn't feel that people in one development are better