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Commissioner Dempsey replied that he was not comfortable with giving that information at this <br />time without legal counsel because he was unsure of what the appropriate steps Would be. <br /> <br />Dan Courier, 5342 142"d Lane, Ramsey, inquired as to who is benefiting from the development. <br /> <br />Chairperson Anderson replied the landowners and the people who would move into the <br />development would be benefited by the project. <br /> <br />Mr. Courier questioned who says it is okay to build. <br /> <br />Chairperson Anderson explained that someone currently owns the property and they are entitled <br />to do something with the land. If the zoning is not changed to high density residential the <br />property owner could construct B-1 and B-2 businesses. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Frolik reviewed the park district the existing neighborhood is <br />located within and the parks that are included in that district. <br /> <br />Scott .9, 5334 142.~d Lane, Ramsey, stated that during the last meeting there was discussion <br />regarding the Comprehensive Plan and a resident questioned if there was a representative from <br />the neighborhood involved in the process and the answer from the Commission and staff was no. <br />He feels that the residents need to be informed when there is a major change being proposed in <br />their area. He stated that he does not want the development at all because he moved to Ramsey <br />to get away from townhomes and apartments and suggested that the land be used for a park. <br /> <br />Chairperson Anderson replied that he is personally not aware if anyone from the area was in <br />attendance during the Comprehensive P1an discussions. <br /> <br />Commissioner Jensen stated that the Comprehensive Plan process allowed all resident to be <br />involved. <br /> <br />Roland Sare?, 14107 Barium Street NW, Ramsey, stated that he had recently heard a comment <br />about the process of development within the metro area being compared to development in <br />Chicago. In his opinion developing the metropolitan area similar to Chicago would be a bad idea <br />and he plans to do more research on the issue. <br /> <br />Mr. Bulow explained that it has been his experience that one level two bedroom homes with <br />association dues attract seniors. He explained that association living is geared towards empty <br />nesters or seniors. Everything within the development will be kept neatly, lawns will be <br />maintained, and plowing will be done all by the association. He explained that there will be not <br />a lot of families living in these units, but more likely seniors that are still mobile have drivers <br />license and are very active. Seniors are more apt to come and go during the middle of the day <br />and usually don't travel during peak hours. The attached townhomes starting price will be in the <br />low $120's and the detached units will start in the mid $140's and go up to the $160's. <br /> <br />Planning Commission/March 20, 2000 <br /> Page 7 of 15 <br /> <br />212 <br /> <br />I <br /> <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />i <br /> <br /> <br />