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Planning & Zoning Board January 9, 2002 Page 23 APPROVED MINUTES Gwen Pederson stated one reason she opposed the development was due to safety concerns for the neighborhood children. She indicated that all the residents in her neighborhood use the streets and she was concerned about the additional traffic. Ms. Pederson stated at one point the subject property had been included in the City’s Comprehensive Park Plan and she questioned what happened to those plans. She stated when she bought her home she had been informed that a natural trail would be created from the development to the island. She felt the island would be a great place for a natural park and she questioned the credibility of the City Council when the plans for a park are thrown out in favor of development. Kari Bormhoft, Lot #7 Quail Ridge, stated she felt very strongly about the safety of her neighborhood. She stated she has two small children and because her neighborhood has no connections to parks or trails, her children play in the streets and yards. She stated she supported the other comments made this evening in opposition of the proposed development. Margy Cory stated her lot is adjacent to the proposed homes and she was not pleased by the proposed development. She indicated when Quail Ridge had been built there had been concerns for the soil conditions and the road stability. She questioned who will be responsible for the repair of the existing roadway if the construction vehicles cause damage. Ms. Cory stated she had attended the Environmental Board meeting when the proposed development had been recommended for denial. She stated the Environmental Board had expressed concern regarding the existing trees and wildlife. She stated she has seen many deer, raccoons, possums and eagles on the subject property and she was concerned how the development will affect them. A dditionally, she has found Indian artifacts such as arrow heads in the area. Ms. Cory stated when she purchased her home she had been required to purchase flood insurance and noted her lot is much higher than the subject lot. Ms. Cory stated her neighborhood has weekly trash pickups and daily mail and other deliveries. She expressed concern for how these types of services will be handled with the private road and whether one large dumpster will be placed at the entrance to the development. For these and other reasons, she did not support the proposed development. Ms. Lane made a MOTION to close the public hearing at 8:38 p.m., and was supported by Mr. Hyden. Motion carried 5-0. Mr. Smyser noted a letter had been received from Theodore and Cheryl Brausen, 6763 Timberwolf Trail, expressing support for the proposed development, which would be entered into the record.