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From:djbucheck@comcast.net <br />To:Sophia Jensen <br />Subject:PZC meeting this evening, January 26, 2026 <br />Date:Monday, January 26, 2026 4:46:43 PM <br />Planning Commission Chairman and Members, <br /> <br />This evening, January 26, 2026, the Planning commission will be discussing not only who is required to be notified <br />for changes to land usage, but it can also be a time when the city tries to be more transparent with their citizens. <br /> <br />I am happy the staff made the recommendation to increase notification to those surrounding the proposed <br />development to 500 feet. However, more can be done! The city could be like our neighbor, West Lakeland, and <br />require notification of landowners within 1000 feet or ten landowners away from the proposal. Lake Elmo still has <br />large lots and 500 feet may mean only one landowner being notified. It is important to remember when development <br />takes place, not only are structures to be built, but there may/will be changes to traffic patterns, zoning changes, <br />and environmental impacts such as wildlife patterns and lighting. The wider the notification the more transparent <br /> <br />Also, may I ask if the city could post notifications of major subdivisions and preliminary major subdivisions on the <br />“Fresh” front page? The city does indicate if a meeting will take place, but does not indicate if any agenda item will <br />deal with a change in land usage. Unfortunately, not everyone takes the time to do some “clicking”, and so a small <br />posting on the front page would be helpful in informing citizens of potential changes. Please try to be as transparent <br />as possible. <br /> <br />I apologize for the late posting of this note. I would appreciate if my thoughts could be read aloud at the meeting this <br />evening. <br /> <br />Ann Bucheck <br />2301 Legion Avenue N. <br />Lake Elmo MN 55042 <br />Phone 651-770-1730 <br /> <br /> <br />