Minutes - Planning Commission - 09/16/1991 - Public Hearing @ 8:35

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Mary Lunde, 14393 Waco Street N.W., Ramsey - stated there will be added traffic on the Rum River with multiple family dwellings. She stated they've lived in the area for approximately five years and the traffic on the fiver has increased but there used to be a limit on the size of boat motor and a speed limit on the fiver. The shoreline is ruined and the property owners are losit3g pr~o~rty due to excess number of people using the fiver. ~r¢4.~.v'x d~4~f~.-~~'~ .---~7 Commissioner Deemer stated that to his knowledge, regulations ~op.;the fiver haven t changed. The City of Anoka passed a "no-wake" law and the City of Ramse~ the same ordinance. He stated that when the residents see people speeding or having too large a motor, they should report it. Linda Roof, 14369 Waco Street N.W., Ramsey - stated that the law enforcement people can't get out on the river fast enough to catch anyone. The little water vehicles purchased by Anoka can't keep up with the boats. Ken Jensen, 14526 Waco Street N.W., Ramsey - asked what the next step is following the public heating. Chairman Zimmerman stated the Commission hears the input and either makes a decision tonight or takes more time to study the issue and then they make a recommendation to the City Council. Ms. Frolik stated that whether the preliminary plat is approved or denied, there will be no more public heatings regarding this same issue. Mr. Jensen inquired as to what notification will be given when this case comes up on the agenda again. Ms. Frolik replied that the Council agendas are published in the Anoka Union or a call can be placed to City Hall to find out what agenda cases are scheduled. Ms. Roof stated that all the points made at the fn'st public hearing regarding the request to rezone the property apply to this public hearing. Fred Stretar, 14284 Waco Street N.W., Ramsey - expressed concern with regard to the aesthetic value of the southern most cul-de-sac. He stated there is a lot of vegetation that would be taken out of that hill. He added that if that area is built on, the house behind him would be looking fight down into his bedroom. Chairman Zimmerman stated the Commission hadn't received any grading plans yet. Mr. Stretar stated he does not want to see that leveled. He's been working for four years to get what he has there. He added there are four other houses affected also. He stated he does not want an $80,000 house next to his. Michael Hadtrath, 14693 Waco Street N.W., Ramsey - asked the Commission if anyone has been contacted regarding pending litigation if the rezoning is not approved. The Commission answered no. Gerald Anderson, 14537 Waco Street N.W., Ramsey - stated he would like to know where each of the Planning and Zoning Commission members live and what there connection is with this project or developers. Public Hearing/P&Z/September 16, 1991 Page 2 of 3