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I I I I I I I I I I I I I i I I I I I Citizen Input Steve Upton, 16101 Ramsey Boulevard NW, Ramsey, stated that they have lived in Ramsey for ten years. He explained that in that ten years they have done significant improvements to the property. He noted that their property is 2.5 acres in size and is next to properties of comparable size. Pam Upton, 16101 Ramsey Boulevard NW, Ramsey, presented the Commission with signatures of six of their neighbors, directly adjacent to them, all stating that they do 'not oppose the request for the second dwelling. She explained that her mother had a stroke in August and heart attacks in September and in October and has a difficult time getting around. The main house has three bedrooms all on the upper level and she is unable to go up the stairs. The guest cottage would be a way to keep her comfortable while she is visiting. Mr. Upton noted that the property across the street has a comparable guest structure already existing. Chairperson Nixt inquired if the property that is across the street from the Uptons has a conditional use permit for their second dwelling. Community Development Director Frolik replied that she thought that situation was a pre- existing situation. Mrs. Upton explained that the building is currently left vacant and is already sheetrocked, heated, has a telephone, and air conditioning. Commissioner Kociscak inquired if Mrs. Upton's mOther is ambulatory. Mrs. Upton replied that her mother is walking, but not real steady. Motion by Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Kociscak, to close the public hearing. Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Nixt, Commissioners Johnson, Kociscak, and Ree//e. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioners Griffiths and Wivoda. The public hearing closed at 7:32 p.m. Commission Business Chairperson Nixt called the regular mebting of the Planning Commission back to order at 7:32 p.m. Planning Commission/November 6, 2000 Page 9 of 21 '15-