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Planning & Zoning Board October 12, 2022 Page 5 DRAFT MINUTES  Scott Robinson – 8179 4th Avenue, Lino Lakes, MN 55014 The City has been talking about this for a long time and he does not see any credence in what the City says or what we do with it. He wanted to know what was his assurance that it was going to happen. He asked if any developers have come in to say a parcel was not big enough to build on. He wanted the public to see who the additional 3 letters that were from residents who could not make it to the meeting? Mr. Root said they will be read them at the end of the public hearing. Mr. Robinson also agreed with Linda when planning for future family that wants to live on the farm, if we divide the land into 20 acres they will not be able to afford a mortgage because the land value is more. The intent is not to drive up any individual land price. Obviously buying more land would be more expensive. Our intent is to make properties more efficient for a sub division when a property is ready to do that. It is a saving to the property owner and the community.  Nicholas Schintgen – 59 Marvy Street, Lino Lakes, MN 55014 Mr. Schintgen voiced that people want to be involved and that is why they are here. They want to know what FUD means. He was concerned about how two citizens in this meeting were treated when they asked about going from 10 to 20 acres and that it was their “opinion”. Mr. Root we are not disregarding anyone’s comments. The Board openly invited anyone to come forward even after the public hearing. We do listen and try to understand the concerns. It does not necessarily mean we will vote that way but the board does listen. Mr. Schintgen stated 20 acres is worth more than 10 acres and the City already has a plan where the sewer and water are going so changing from FUD to Rural does not change where any of that is going. What is the purpose and how does it affect residents selling land in the future? He said the city wants to bring more people in so the City can get more taxes. He said he already sees traffic increasing and asked if there would be improvements to the roads. He said the residents do want to know where the Comphrensive Plan is and they want to read it to make decisions for the future. He does not want to see the zoning changed to FUD because there is no reason to. Mr. Root stated they understood the concern for the 10 to 20 minimum lot size. It’s understood the concern was it was more of value to the developers and a disadvantage to home owners who wish to split off the land for family purposes. The Board will