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I <br />I <br /> <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br /> <br />I <br /> <br />!- <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />i <br /> <br />COUNCIL BUSINESS <br /> <br />Case #1: <br /> <br />Request for Preliminary Plat Approval of Centex Addition; Case of Centex <br />Homes <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec closed the regular portion of the City Council meeting at 7:12 p.m. in order to <br />conduct a public hearing. <br /> <br />Public Hearing <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec called the public hearing to order at 7:12 p.m. <br /> <br />Presentation <br /> <br />Community Development Director Frolik stated that the Planning Commission recommended <br />preliminary plat approval of Option B, which was presented to the City Council on August 28, <br />2001 for approval. At that time, the City Attorney advised the City Council that an additional <br />public hearing to receive comment on all versions of the preliminary plat under consideration <br />might be appropriate. The City Council directed staff to schedule and advertise the public <br />hearing for September 11, 2001. <br /> <br />Citizen Input <br /> <br />Dan Blake, Centex Homes, presented a plat which proposed a transition strip on the eastem and <br />western edge of the development. He explained that the transition strip would be a primary <br />structure restriction zone and include preserving any trees along the perimeter. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Frolik reviewed the park dedication agreement that was <br />agreed to by the Park Commission. <br /> <br />Dan Nelson, 15420 Ute Street NW, Ramsey, stated that he has one of the most impacted homes <br />by the developmentl He stated that he is a new resident of Ramsey and is very frustrated with the <br />notification process because he has not received one notification in regards to the development <br />even after requesting to be notified. He explained that he purchased his home because it was on <br />a cul-de-sac and he hopes that the City requires some kind oftransitioning so that the value of his <br />home does not go down. He requested that Ute Street stay a cul-de-sac noting that Centex has <br />indicated that it would not have a big impact on the development. Mr. Nelson stated that he <br />understands that the development will occur, but would like to see some type of transitioning so <br />that the development does not look awkward. His f'mal concern had to do with a park and bike <br />paths. He explained that he bought his house in Ramsey because of the parks and bike paths in <br />the City and it seems awkward that the bike path ends at 153fa. He felt it would more appropriate <br />if the bike path continued through the development. <br /> <br />City Council/September 11, 2001 <br /> Page 4 of 23 <br /> <br />-83- <br /> <br /> <br />