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neighborhood. She stated that she would like to hear support as to why the land use request has <br />advanced to this p$int. <br /> <br />Sandy Bertzyk, 6601 146t~ Avenue NW, Ramsey, stated that her home borders the Kurak <br />property and she also received numerous signatures from the neighborhood that were not <br />opposed to .the proposed development once they were informed as to what would happen with <br />the land. A medium density development saves trees and saves the environment. <br /> <br />Michael of 148~' Avenue NW, Ramsey, stated that he moved to Ramsey last June knowing that <br />eventually the property, identified as #10, would be built on, but was also told by the City that <br />the land was zoned Iow density residential. He stated that he understood that the debate has been <br />ongoing for some time and has many of the same concerns, but is struggling somewhat with what <br />is tight for the property after attending the meeting and seeing what is being proposed. He stated <br />that he felt the Kurak's needed to get out to the public more and let the people know what is <br />actually going on and what they want to do with land. When residents simply receive a letter in <br />the mail saying the land is going to be changed' from low density to medium density of course <br />residents are going to be upset. The residents need to be better informed. <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt agreed that it might be more acceptable if the citizens had a concept plan, but <br />the City cannot "hold the developer hands" to create the plan. <br /> <br />Michael replied that if Mr. Kurak were to spend time with residents they might not be so angry. <br />He stated that he has a wetland next to his house and would like to keep some of woods. At this <br />point he requested that the land stay low density. <br /> <br />Larry Smith, 14725 Ramsey Boulevard NW, Ramsey, stated that he was very much opposed to <br />the proposed land use change for parcel #8. He stated that he owns the northeast comer of the <br />property and was not sure of the reasoning for the rezoning. The property has always been zoned <br />light industrial and he is a businessman and may possibly bring his business to Ramsey, which is <br />why he purchased the property. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec noted that ther.e Was a citizen group from the residents adjacent to the parcel that <br />requested that the property be changed to low density residential. <br /> <br />Mr. Smith inquired' as to why he was he not notified. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec replied that a heating notice was sent out when the property to the north was being <br />considered for high density residential. <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt noted that this meeting was the notice and the public heating regarding the <br />proposed change. <br /> <br />Planning Commission Joint Meetin~January 24, 2002 <br /> Page 7 of 15 <br /> <br />-57- <br /> <br /> <br />