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Motion by Commissioner Brauer, seconded by Commissioner Dunaway to table Case #4 and go <br />to Case #6, <br />Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Levine, Commissioners Brauer, Dunaway, and Van <br />Scoy. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Rogers. <br />Case #6: Public Hearing — Consider Amendments to 117 -188 (Town Center District) <br />of Chapter 117 the Ramsey Zoning Code <br />Public Hearing <br />Chairperson Levine called the public hearing to order at 8:11 p.m. <br />Presentation <br />Associate Planner Gladhill presented the staff report. <br />Citizen Input <br />Discussion ensued regarding the original intent for setbacks of the TC -1 District. <br />Associate Planner Gladhill stated the site plans reviewed in TC -1 district have the 0 -5 foot <br />setback; however, the sidewalk is creating an issue. He stated one solution might be to plat the <br />area for the sidewalk and move the property line. He continued it was discussed during Comp <br />Plan discussion to allow for adding green space and to enhance the pedestrian environment and <br />soften the feel of Sunwood Drive. <br />Commissioner Brauer stated that the City is getting properties that don't necessarily conform <br />with the original intent of TC -1. The bigger picture issue is the vision of Town Center and what <br />it was and what it is becoming. He stated the original vision was like that of Maple Grove, <br />however, what the City has found out is it is not marketable and more green space is desired. <br />This fits with the new vision of The COR. He continued that he thinks the amphitheater is a <br />great example of this. He compared the two visions of Town Center; one as New York City and <br />one as a New England Village. He stated he thinks a New England Village fits the character of <br />Ramsey better than downtown New York. <br />Chairperson Levine stated maybe it is OK to make an adjustment; maybe this softens a little bit <br />the ambience of the city. <br />Commissioner Dunaway stated with retail it is one thing to have a zero setback but with <br />residential properties a buffer would provide for some privacy, screening and a sound barrier. <br />Commissioner Van Scoy stated he doesn't have an issue with changing, but wants clarification of <br />what the vision was and what the vision is with this change. He continued a two foot green space <br />area in front might help with some flexibility. He asked what the requirement was. <br />Planning Commission/November 4, 2010 <br />Page 5 of 8 <br />