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Planning Commission March 23, 2017 Page 3 Deb Ridgeway, developer with the Excelsior Group, approached the podium. She stated that she was present with their engineers to help answer any questions that arise and they will continue to work with staff as the plan moves forward. Chair Kleissler opened the public hearing at 7:48 p.m. Lisa Berggren, 5485 134th Street, approached the podium. She inquired as to if all properties in the development had approved wetland delineations. She also stated that the City owned property goes behind her house where there is a significant tree line. She asked if that tree line would be preserved with the construction of the ponds. She also questioned if the developer now owned the City -property behind their homes. There were also concerns raised about drainage of the development. Lastly, Mrs. Berggren had concerns about the wildlife on the property. Anne Brasse, 5965 138th Street, approached the podium. She had concerns about the increased traffic from the proposed development as well as concerns regarding wildlife. David Crosby, 13445 Fiona Avenue, approached the podium. He had concerns about the soil on the site and if there was any testing done to make sure it's safe for development. Desiree Rotter, 13635 Fiona Avenue, approached the podium. She had concerns regarding the FEMA floodplain being changed and adversely effecting her property and potentially requiring her to purchase flood insurance. She also believed that the City owned outlot was for the purpose of drainage for Country Ponds and had concerns that there wouldn't be proper drainage for their development with the proposed stormwater pond construction. She asked the Planning Commission to take into consideration these drainage concerns and brought up a previous issue with drainage in Victor Gardens that the City had to allocate funds to fix. Mrs. Rotter also had concerns about traffic on TH 61 and much needed improvements along the corridor. Lastly, she discussed the trail system and stated that Country Ponds would like to be connected to this system so they could benefit, as well. Jim Sanford, 5573 1291h Drive, approached the podium. He asked questions regarding the proposed roundabout on 130th and if any additional property would need to be acquired with its construction. He also stated that the developments on the south side of 130th has significant stands of trees as a buffer between the road and properties. He asked if any of those trees would be damaged or removed with the enhancements along 130th Street. Lastly, he wondered if the developments to the south of 130th Street will have any assessments for the 130th Street improvements. Larry Paist, 5465 134th Street approached the podium. He had concerns regarding traffic along TH 61, drainage issues from the proposed new development, density and setback concerns, and wildlife concerns. He also stated that Country Ponds believed that their neighborhood was supposed to have a park constructed in the City outlot. John Arcand, address not stated, approached the podium. He stated that his family had previously owned and lived on the property. He had questions regarding the purchase of the properties and if there was going to be anything that memorialized his family within this development. Kevin Peltier, 13094 Goodview Avenue, approached the podium. He had concerns about drainage of the properties and water quality issues. He also voiced concern with traffic on TH 61.