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Planning & Zoning Board June 17, 2024 Page 10 APPROVED MINUTES Sherry Douglas 106 Pony Court, Lino Lakes, MN 55014, Ms. Douglas began by stating she is against any fast-paced large developments in the City. Ms. Douglas said there are many concerns regarding rapid growth, traffic, schools, water wells, environmental effects, and public safety regarding our police and fire. She said she had no concern who the builder was and that she was still against it. She said they moved to Lino Lakes because of the small town feel, space, lakes, trees, walking trails, larger lots and it was quiet with nature. She said enjoys walking and biking on Carl Street and other streets. She said she supports development that is carefully planned and not fast paced. James Munster, 109 Palomino, Lane, Lino Lakes, MN 55014, Mr. Munster wanted to address the surface water. He said we have a high-water table here and with all the rain it has been rising. Mr. Munster said he lives on a pond and his backyard is disappearing. He is concerned with higher density construction and that it will cause flooding in people's homes. Right now, he said he is not considered floodplain and is not required to have flood insurance. He said he does not know what that density of construction would do to the surrounding areas. Mr. Munster hired a private plane to fly over the area to look at density before purchasing a lot to build here. He believes a moratorium would provide information for surrounding neighbors addressing water runoff and ponding. He feels that is needed. Sarah Shahid, 12724 Letty Street Ne Blaine 55449, Ms. Shahid asked the Board before making any decisions to ask themselves the real basis of the moratorium and what exactly will be studied. She feels the EAW will address water, roads, traffic studies and environmental effects which the developer is required to complete. She said the previous EAW was done less than two years ago on the same exact parcel of land with a higher density had a negative declaration. She inquired what more will be studied during the AUAR. Ms. Shahid questioned the timing of the study and the implementation of a moratorium. She said no comp plan amendments were being requested by the only developer with an application submitted to the city in this Northwest quadrant. She encouraged the Board to ask these questions and pass a judgement based on the facts rather than misinformation or biases. Bridget Robinson, 5301 226th Avenue NE, Bethel MN 55005, Ms. Robinson said she understands people have longevity in the community and appreciates people wanting to keep the green space free and not have the development there, but it is inevitable. She said they just got done going through this not even two years ago and there were no issues. She said the development did not go through and it certainly was not because the land was not developable. Ms. Robinson wanted to encourage everybody to try to work with the developer, the one developer that the City has today with one application.