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-228- <br /> <br />Nh-. McGee replied yes. <br /> <br />Councilmember Etendriksen requested that staff identify' the existing homes. He stated that if <br />there was ever a poster child for some relief to existing homeowners it is a case like this where the <br />homeowners are being completely surrounded by a higher use and the Council has done that to <br />them. He felt that the Council should be proactive in protecting those residents. <br /> <br />Principal Planner Trudgeon replied that Mr. McGee did have some discussions with the neighbors <br />that were present at the last meeting. <br /> <br />Mr. McGee stated that he did speak with Ms. Kuech/e regarding the transition issues. <br /> <br />Deb Kuechie, 15325 Sunfish Lake Boulevard NW, Ramsey, stated that from what she <br />understands is. that there will be a berm behind her home and that she wouldn't be able to see <br />much of anything except for the roof. The developer has also indicated that they will be installing <br />several trees along the berm. <br /> <br />Mr. McGee stated that they will be meeting the requirements of the City and then some and they <br />will be making a landscape plan to terrace the berm somewhat. <br /> <br />Councilmember Zimmerman inquired if they had resolved the 16-unit issue. <br /> <br />Principal City Engineer Olson replied that the developer was not proposing those units at this <br />time. <br /> <br />Councilmember Zimmerman stated that he would like to see the entire development at once. <br /> <br />Mr. McGee presented a color rendering of the 16-unit buildings explaining that they will have an <br />underground parking garage and contain an elevator and each will be handicap accessible. <br /> <br />Councilmember Kurak stated that she was very excited, but wants to make sure that they <br />construct the units as they are proposed. <br /> <br />Mr. McGee presented a colored rendering of the proposed club house that will include an indoor <br />swimming pool. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec stated that he was glad to see what they are proposing because he feels that there is <br />a real need for that type of development in the City. <br /> <br />Principal Planner Trudgeon reviewed the options before the Council regarding the EAW. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec requested that Mr, Raatikka summarize his EAW report. <br /> <br />City Council/October 22, 2002 <br /> Page 29 of 36 <br /> <br /> <br />