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Planning Commission March 8, 2018 Page 2 Grace LaValle-Schostag, 5361 145th St, approached the podium. She stated that she was concerned about the water issues this area is facing and future development. She stated the City should continue to evaluate water conservation measures. She also explained that the City should evaluate the needs for parks within future developments because they all require substantial maintenance costs for the City. Laura Syring, 15149 Everton Ave, approached the podium. She stated that it has been a challenge to watch the City grow while trying to preserve their area. She stated that Everton Ave. is being heavily used and having a proposed trail on a map will invite more pedestrians to use their road. She was requesting the proposed path be removed from the Comp. Plan map. Kathleen Saniti, 5855 147th St, approached the podium. She expressed her concern on the snow plowing practices on 147th St, stating it was very difficult to get to her mailbox. She also requested more police enforcement on 147th St. because of speeding. Richard Meath, 15128 Everton Ave, approached the podium. He stated that he was against the proposed path along Everton Ave. Mr. Meath stated his concern that if a path is installed, surrounding residents whom would use the trail would commit crimes against his property and he would also have a lack of privacy. He stated that this area has requested to be left alone and believes the benefit of this area would be taken away from the people that live there if a future trail is proposed. Mr. Meath inquired as to who would pay for the future trail along Everton. Leroy Peltier, 15257 Everton Ave, approached the podium. He stated that there is already a bike path on Oneka Pkwy. and a proposed trail along Elmcrest Ave, so a future trail along Everton was not needed. He stated Everton Ave. is also very dangerous for pedestrians with traffic from the residential development to the east and commercial development to the west. Mr. Peltier stated that Everton Ave. is undersized and there are ditches alongside the road, which are pertinent to drainage of that area. He requested staff to keep the residents within this area updated on anything that would affect them. He stated that this area was formed for a reason and the residents that live here want to continue to keep their 10-12 acres of land. Laura Syring, 15149 Everton Ave, approached the podium. She described the illegal activities that have occurred on Everton Ave. and on their properties from surrounding residents. She stated that having a future trail along Everton Ave., marked on a map, would invite more issues to their area. Kathleen Saniti, 5855 147th St, approached the podium. She described that she has voiced her concerns previously and asked if they were going to be addressed. Richard Meath, 15128 Everton Ave, approached the podium. He stated his concern that a trail would be the catalyst in changing this areas character. Chair Kleissler closed the public hearing at 7:50 pm. Chair Kleissler directed staff to answer resident questions/concerns from the hearing. Juba first addressed Mrs. Saniti. She commented that Mrs. Saniti's comments were not related to the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, however, she would pass along her concerns and contact information to the Public Works Director.