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-44- Commissioner Reeve stated that it seemed premature for the Commission to be discussing the issue at this point. A1 Farms, 6360 Riverdale Drive, Ramsey, stated that his home is located across from the proposed development. He stated that he is one hundred percent in favor of the residential development. Chairperson Nixt inquired if Mr. Farms was in favor of the development bec~e~it would be an improvement to the area. .,::,: :.~'.!':.,~'.i..;?, ~ Mr. Farms John Freeberg, Riverdale Drive, Ramsey, stated that he :tt[¢~:~'across from development and felt that the development would be a good~Sge}6f the property. The ali~ati~es for the property are not that exciting for the neighborhod~}:~This woul~ be the best land and would provide a buffer between his property ~i5 ~'e Amoco,.('?' Chairperson Nixt noted that letters were received from G¢~k~lei~i'l~everage, Inc., and Electric Systems of Anoka, Inc. oppomng the remdentlal development. Motion by Chairperson Nixt, seconded by C°~i:S~f~er Reeve, to 6t6:k~:the public hearing. Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Ni:~t~i'.,Co~i2'kl;fie~}iR~eVe, Johnson, Kociscak, and Watson. Voting No: None. Absent: Commis~i0ne~S~bet. The public hearing closed at 10:27 p.m.t~ :. ?. Chairperson.,~.ist.,._called' thei'egular meeting of the Planning Commission back to order at 10:27 Co~'i:~ioner Kociscak'Stated that.he would not place an 8-plex in that location. He stated that d/al'not think it would gel:gOod location for kids to be playing because there is a lot of traffic in the ar~a;. ,. Commiskiglner Johnson:replied that there are already houses across the street. Chairperson Ni41¢~%ed if there would be time for the developer to work with staff and the DNR and then brir~g' the issue back for consideration bythe Planning Commission. Mr. Bulow replied yes. Planning Commission/July 12, 2001 Page 20 of 23 I I I I I I I I I