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Planning Commission Minutes June 25, 2024 --------- Page 3 of 5 Tony Sofio - 19370 Upland St. NW - asked if this was a commercial or residential property. He expressed concerns about traffic and the walking path being removed. He asked that the Planning Commission take their time when considering rezoning this parcel. Ben Solheid - 12448 193rd Ln. NW - was opposed to anything being built on the parcel and had concerns about the effects on wildlife, woodpeckers, and roadway safety. Lisa Follmer - 19438 Upland St. NW - moved here 22 years ago and knows there are newer developments in the area but does not want this area to be "an island of misfit toys." She liked the walking path and pond. She was concerned the parcel would receive any benefits of the homeowner's association without having to pay for it. She asked if it would be part of it to reap the benefits but not have to follow the rules. Mr. Carlton indicated that when properties are platted, that is when the homeowner's association is created, and this parcel would not become part of the HOA. Ms. Follmer stated everything that she couldn't do to her property due to rules, this parcel could do. She stated the owner wouldn't have to pay for the esthetics of their development entrance. She stated if a multi-family home is allowed there, her taxes would go up and her belly would go down. She accused the city of being unethical, inefficient, and irresponsible if they were to approve this. She stated this is heartbreaking. She stated she puts her life into her own hands because of traffic using their road as a cut-through road. Rosanne Miske - 19544 Vernon St. NW - expressed concerns about her property taxes being too high. She stated if multi-family homes are allowed, what will that do to her taxes? She asked if an apartment building would be allowed there and where on the parcel could they build. The commission stated the highest use would be townhomes and the yellow box shown on the exhibit would be the only place for a building. Ms. Miske stated building something on the parcel was worthless and asked what was the point. Chair Beise stated the city doesn't own the property and was trying to rezone the parcel to from a commercial business locating there, as the current zoning allows it. Rebecca Reule - 19551 Vernon St. NW - agreed with all the comments already expressed and asked for a motion for the property to be deemed un-buildable, as she felt it was too dangerous to put any kind of building on the parcel. She stated it's dangerous for parents and kids because of this use. She didn't want any affect on the wetlands and nature. She also felt her taxes have gone up while the value decreased. Commissioner Johnson reiterated the lot size of this parcel is 5.5 acres and the buildable area is .5 acre for approximately 3 townhomes. The city is reviewing the zoning on the parcel because as it sits today, a commercial property such as a gas station or a daycare could be allowed here. Commissioner Booth reiterated any access to the parcel would not be allowed off of County Road 1. The public expressed various comments from the audience.