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Case #5: Request for Amendment to Development Plan and Site Plan Approval to Construct a Maintenance Building at the Rum River Hills Golf Course; Case of Rum River Hills, Inc. Zoning Administrator Frolik stated that Rum River Hills, Inc. is requesting site plan approval to construct a 3,780 square foot maintenance building in the southwest comer of the Rum River Hills Golf Course Property. Council tabled this request to allow time to tour the various sites possible for the construction of such building. Staff is recommending approval of the site plan with the following modifications: a) reposifion the building 10 feet east to meet the requirement for a 20-foot landscape area adjacent to Highway #47; b) reinstate the treed berm along Highway #47 to screen the structure and above ground fuel storage tanks from the public right-of-way; c) constructing the building with an asphalt shingle roof; and d) a solid wood fence. The applicant has said there would be a solid wood privacy fence and also that the only storage area outside will be on Ouflot G. She noted that representatives of the golf course and also some residents were present. Jerry Schmidt, 5831 - 164th Lane N.W., Ramsey, inquired if Council needed to see the Real Estate opinion or the photos of the golf course that he presented at the last meeting. He then inquired if anyone had a comment after looking at the golf course site. Councilmember Zimmerman stated that he stood at the site where the maintenance building is proposed to be placed and, looking toward Mr. Schmidt's home, it was barely visible. Mr. Schmidt presented pictures again taken 200 feet from his home and argued that it indeed was visible. Councilmember Beahen agreed with Councilmember Zimmerman. She too stood where the building was and had a difficult time viewing Mr. Schmidt's property. She felt that she had enough information to make a decision, with touring the site and reviewing all the things the golf course is agreeing to. Mr. Schmidt stated he did not know what he had to do to get his point across to Council that this building is something that is being put in an area that affects the property value of his home. This building is having a negative effect on the area. This building is not in the agreement. The wording is being changed to allow for a maintenance building. Recreational land is being revised; that's condemnation. He felt he could not stand by and watch his property be condemned. This will take a recreational area away from his back door. He stated he will be kept from removing any trees from his yard and he will also be subject to the noise. He felt this building is indeed detrimental and will take away reasonable enjoyment, contrary to what the findings claim. Discussion ensued relating to what the maintenance building will be used for and also the description of recreational versus commercial designation for property as well as what PUD stands for. Shirley Gorsch stated she lives on the west side and the only thing she sees is the golf course and foliage. She does not want to look out her window and see a maintenance building. She felt that a maintenance building would not contribute to beautification of Ramsey. She inquired what good petitions are when people do whatever they please anyway. City Attorney Goodrich advised her that petitions are a way to present opinions; however, the City Council has to consider the entire City and listen to all sides presented. Some City Council/August 22, 1995 Page 8 of 13