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<br />Merlin Himt, 17860 Nowthen Boulevard, stated that Section XIII of the plan, the "environmental <br />section," references scenic roadways and greenway corridors and requested clarification from <br />staff regarding the boundaries shown on the plan. He stated that it appears more than 90% of his <br />property is shown to be in the greenway corridor and expressed concern that his property will not <br />be worth anything because the greenway corridor has effectively eliminated any development <br />potential on the property. He asked that the City give consideration to only allowing the <br />greenway corridor designation on a maximum of 50% of a person's property and asked that the <br />City remove the designation from his property. <br /> <br />Charles Hedstrom, 7100 166th Avenue NW, presented a written letter to the Planning <br />Commission requesting that the land use designation for his property be changed from Rural <br />Developing to Low Density. He stated he has had ongoing conversations with Tim Himmer, <br />Assistant City Engineer, regarding his request and he was under the impression that because the <br />proposed new roadway would be accompanied by sewer and storm drains, the property could be <br />changed to Low Density allowing for future development. <br /> <br />Jim. Overtoom, 16660 Jaspar Street, stated the plan shows low density residential zoning <br />immediately to the north of his lot and approximately seven lots abut his property; in addition, to <br />the west of his lot, there are another five lots abutting his property, and to the south of his lot, at <br />7001 166th Avenue, there is a 5 acre lot belonging to Mike and Carol Ellis, who are in the same <br />position as he and Mr. Hedstrom, where the properties are designated as Rural Developing. He <br />stated this prevents anything from being developed other than 2.5 acre lots and there seems to be <br />spot zoning going on here which causes him a great deal of concern. He stated in the future, he <br />may wish to sell off all or a part of his five acres without going through a Comprehensive. Plan <br />amendment or rezoning, and requested that this issue be studied further and the zoning <br />designations placed in a more logical fashion to include areas that are possibly belonging to <br />people who have raised concerns. <br /> <br />Mr. Overton then presented a handwritten letter from Mike and Carol Ellis. <br /> <br />Terry Hendrickson, 15631 Ramsey Boulevard stated there have been numerous disputes in the <br />City with respect to hooking up to City sewer and water and stated this amendment represents a <br />great opportunity for the City to assure people and have the Met Council approve its position <br />regarding the requirement to hook up to City sewer and water if it is available. He stated he may <br />be forced to hook up to sewer and water simply because it is available resulting in his being <br />assessed substantial hook up costs when the alternative might be a very inexpensive repair to his <br />system. <br /> <br />Brendon Slotterback, Bonestroo, stated Section V (page 30) of the land use chapter addresses this <br />issue and is consistent with what is contained in the 2020 draft which states that future expansion <br />of urban services must be consistent with the City Charter. <br /> <br />Mr. Hendrickson stated he felt this provision still stops short of what he would like to see in the <br />plan and added maybe the City Charter needs to be revised to include stronger language. <br /> <br />Planning CommissionlNovember 6, 2008 <br />Page 14 of 18 <br />