Minutes - Planning Commission - 09/16/1991 - Public Hearing @ 7:40

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business, he does not anticipate a heavy use. He explained he has known Art Raudio for 20 years and what Mr. Raudio is talking about is owner occupied townhouses. Bob Edwards, 14891 Waco Street N.W., Ramsey - stated his big concern is apartments, ff the plan is condominiums, he is okay with that as it would be ownership, not rentals. Art Raudio stated he has been involved with the property for 20 years. He explained that all the issues in the agreement dated 1980, such as the fight-of-way, park property, bridge property, etc. were taken care of. Then in 1989, the zoning was changed on the property. He stated that he could have proposed a liquor establishment or bowling alley in the area; however, he too wants it to be a nice development. He stated the intent of the zoning change is to put in townhouses and have them be owner occupied. He added that the previous zoning change was not at the developer's request. Mr. Foster stated that if the original plans would be reviewed, it would show a proposal for multiple family residences. Mr. Wettlaufer stated that when he purchased his property, he was told the plans for the adjacent land was for single family homes. George Kuprian, 14465 Waco Street N.W., Ramsey commented that maybe the reason the property may have been zoned B-1 in 1989 was because it would work better with Ramsey's Master Plan. He stated the City does not have the facilities to support multiple residences and also that it would increase population but decrease the tax base. Commissioner Deemer stated there is a misconception about the rezoning. The zoning of the entire City was revisited, public notice was given, hearings were held and the properties were zoned according to what would ensure the highest use. A resident asked if a density study had been done on what services would be required for multiple residences and if Highway g47 would support the increase in traffic during the peak traffic hours. Commissioner Deemer stated that the North Metro Traffic Advisory Committee had performed studies which showed that Highway #47 can support the traffic. Udo Dussling, 14839 Yakima Street N.W., Ramsey - stated he moved to Minnesota ten years ago. He first lived in St. Paul and when they started tearing down houses to put in multiple dwellings, he moved to Golden Valley. After a time, they did the same thing there and he moved out to Ramsey. He expressed his hope that it would not happen here. Curt Sorenson, 14347 Waco Street N.W., Ramsey - stated he was the fa'st person to move into the neighborhood and he has put up with the increase in population. He expressed concern for the safety of his children with regard to multiple dwellings and asked if the City is ready to increase patrolling in the area. Ruth Georges, 5164 - 147th Lane N.W., Ramsey - stated that she feels there is antagonism between the City and the people and that they should be working together for what's best for the City. She felt the neighborhood would be hurt by having multiple dwellings. She wants the neighborhood to stay in the excellent condition it is in fight now. Jim Stong, 14737 Xkimo Street N.W., Ramsey - felt that townhouses would be okay; however his concern with them is that they are nice starter homes for someone and if that family would then want to buy a single family home, they might have to rent out their townhome. He felt that maybe the renters would not take as good care of their dwelling as an owner might. Mr. Georges asked for a clarification of what buffer is required between the multiple family homes and the single family homes. Public Hearing/P&Z/September 16, 1991 Page 3 of 5