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-56- to medium density. He stated that they need some clarification of what the property lines are and what the land uses are for each area. Principal Planner Trudgeon noted that the adopted Comprehensive Plan identifies some of the property as medium density. Commissioner Brauer stated that if the property owner have not agreed to sell the property than he did not see how they could rezone the property, yet the developer still wants to rezone the property around them and landlock them with medium density surrounding their property. Chairperson Nixt requested that they table the discussion on the merits until a future time. Councilmember Zimmerman stated that one problem in Ramsey is that the fee title owner is not required to make the application to rezone a piece of property. He felt that property owners should have the right to rezone their property and they should be. the one instigating the rezoning, not a developerl Councilmember Anderson replied that there are many changes that the City makes without a request by the property owner. Chairperson Nixt stated that they needed to schedule a joint meeting between the Planning Commission and City Council to discuss the land use issues, but want to focus on the public heating at this time. Julie Horn, 6031 145th Lane NW, Ramsey, stated that her concern had to do with proposed land use amendment #10. The land is being proposed to be used for low and medium density, but the land surrounding the property is all single family homes. On July 14, 1999 a request was made to rezone the property for a potential purchase by Pulte Homes. At that time a petition was circulated and over 150 signatures were received opposing the rezoning. The residents in that area purchased their homes based on the land being single family homes. The neighborhood is extremely against the change. She stated that she did see an area identified as a "buffer area", but if a developer comes forward with a Planned Unit Development the entire site could be developed medium density. Ms. Horn also expressed concern with the large number of medium density plans being presented because of the impact the higher density will have on streets and schools. Councilmember Kurak is a member of the Council and residents are very worried about the conflict of interest with her voting on the land use change Chairperson Nixt stated that they were there to hear comments on why or why not a land use should be changed. The issue regarding a possible conflict of interest will addressed at a different time. Ms. Horn replied that the residents have hired legal counsel regarding the issue. She stated that the property is not close to any amenities, not close to highways and does not fit with the Planning Commission Joint Meetin~January 24, 2002 Page 6 of 15 I I I I I I I I I I I i ! I I I I I !