In a recent government meeting, community members voiced strong opposition to a proposed housing development that could potentially subdivide land into smaller lots. Concerns were raised about the impact on local infrastructure, traffic safety, and the capacity of public services, particularly schools and emergency response.

Residents, including John Carnoli and Clint Korpstein, expressed fears that the development would lead to increased traffic and accidents, particularly near Pleasant Ridge School, which is already at capacity with no available classrooms. Carnoli highlighted past difficulties faced by neighbors in obtaining access to the highway, questioning the feasibility of additional entrances for new homes.

Tracy Carnoli and other residents echoed these sentiments, citing the already hazardous traffic conditions and the strain on local emergency services. They emphasized that the area lacks adequate infrastructure to support more homes, with concerns about water pressure and sewage systems also raised.

Laurie Payer, a local resident, pointed out the potential contamination of natural springs due to runoff from new developments and reiterated the community's preference for maintaining larger lot sizes to preserve the rural character of the area.

The meeting concluded with a reminder that residents have the right to file a protest petition against the planning commission's decision within 14 days. The commission's deliberations will continue as they weigh the community's concerns against the proposed development plans.