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188 <br /> <br />that has been presented to the City, there would be 4 houses per acre. He suggested that there be <br />a transition area between the existing homes and the proposed urban lots. <br /> <br />Gary Mar~z, 5200 155m Lane, Ramsey, explained that he purchased a two acre lot two years ago <br />and at that time came to City Hall to inquire about the land in question. At that time, he was <br />informed that the land would be developed with one-acre lots, which is the reason he purchased <br />the property. With the concept plan, he would have three lots in Ns backyard. <br /> <br />Mark Barrett, 5221 I55'~ Lane, Ramsey, expla/ned that he purchased his home in October of <br />t998 and just pr/or to moving into hSs home he contacted the City to inquire about the land in <br />question and was told by the Community Development Department that there was presently no <br />plans to develop the property, but if the land were developed, it would have to be developed with <br />one acre lots. <br /> <br />Nancy Stafford, 15650 Juniper Ridge Drive, Rarnsey, stated that she has lived in Rarnsey for 15 <br />years and when they purchased their home they were told that the land would be developed with <br />one acre lots. She explained that all of the residents realized that the [and would be developed, <br />but not smaller than one-acre lots. <br /> <br />Jim Loret_z, 15551 Barium Street, Ramsey, stated that he has been a resident of Ra.msey for 26 <br />years and that b_is main concern regarding the rezoning is how the traffic issue will be addressed. <br /> <br />Diana Gitbertson, 15550 Salish Street N%V', Rarnsey, requested a show of hands from the <br />residents present who were opposed to the rezoning. The majority of the residents present were <br />opposed to the rezoning. <br /> <br />Craig Sh/zel, 15554 Juniper ~dge Drive, Ramsey, stated that the increase in density is being <br />requested so the developer can make more money. <br /> <br />Commissioner Dempsey inquired if any of the residents had knowledge of who from City Staff <br />made the comments about the land being developed into one acre lots. <br /> <br />bar. Barrett replied that he talked to the Planning and Development department, but was unable <br />to recall the name of who he talked to. <br /> <br />Commissioner Johnson noted that there have been changes in personnel since 1998. <br /> <br />Corrm'z~ty Development Director Frolik explained that if someone from Community <br />Development received a call regarding the land, staff would have to inform them of the current <br />K-I Rural Residential zoning which is 1 acre lots. Staff would also note that the property is <br />within the NfUSA wi-rich could affect the zoning and minimum lot size of the property. <br /> <br />Mr. Barrett replied that he was told there were no plans for the property in September of 1998; <br />and then was informed two weeks later of a City meeting regarding rezoning of the property. <br /> <br />Planning Commission/June 6, 2000 <br /> Page 6 of 13 <br /> <br />i <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />! <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br /> <br /> <br />