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-168- included tree preservation. They have been trying to take the appropriate steps and have invested an enormous amount of time trying to put together a plan and is disappointed that he is hearing such fundamental changes. He inquired if a PUD was the appropriate process to be taking. Mayor Gamec replied that he felt it was the right process. Councitmember Kurak stated that she agreed with the PUD. Coun¢ilmember Zimmerman stated that there has been some discussions on not continuing Iodine Street to the existing neighborhood and questioned if that would be a possibility. Mr. Black inquired if the City would want only one access into the site. Councilmember Zimmerman replied no. City Engineer Olson stated that the connection to Iodine Street provides two accesses to the neighborhoods as well as limiting access onto C.R. #5. If they were to eliminate the connection, they would have two accesses onto C.P,,. #5. Councilmember I-Iendriksen stated that he watched the public heating at the Planning Commission and would like to review the traffic generation analysis because he questions the results.. He inquired as to what ~vould happen if the Council orders an EAW and the plan is changed. City Attorney Goodrich replied that the action would "die" because, if the plan changes, then the EAW would have to address those changes. Mr. Black stated that the EAW is an environmental worksheet to determine if an EIS is needed. He does not think that there .has ever been a residential development that has needed an EIS. The EQB will already be commenting on the petition that has been presented by the residents. He requested an opportunity to reanalyze the development and come back with another proposal and, at that time, if they feel an EAW is. necessary, then proceed. Councilmember Eendriksen stated that if Mr. Black withdraws his rezoning request and says that he is willing to work on the development then he will withdraw his motion. Mr. Black withdraw his rezoning request. Councilmember Hendriksen and Councilmember Anderson withdrew their motion. Motion withdrawn. Councilmember Anderson requested that staff research the procedure for completing a minor Comprehensive Plan amendment and to resolve as many issues as possible so that the process is not further delayed. b/ir. Shoberg stated that M.r. Black is not a resident of Ramsey, and the residents came to Ramsey for the natural environment of the area. Eighty-five residents signed the petition for the EAW and would like that to go through. The EAW is a guiding factor for a developer and it is their right to petition for it. Bruce Iverson, 14301 Neon Street NW, Ramsey, stated that he submitted recommendations for improving the "The Ponds" development. He does not think that the development should be approved as proposed, but would like to see the City continue to work with the developer. He does not want to see the project stopped, but wants to make sure that it is planned to the guiding principals. He suggested that the lots adjoining the pond be increased in size to match the existing neighborhoods. The people that move into the new neighborhood will be making conscious decisions on density in the townhome areas, but people along the wetland will be let5 with the decision made by the Council. He chose Ramsey because of the commitment to preserve wetlands, wildlife and trees. City Council/June 26, 2001 Page 17 of 28