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-258- that has been presented to the City., there would be 4 houses per acre. He suggested that there be a transition area between the existing homes and the proposed urban lots. Gary. Martz, 5200 155~ Lane, Ramsey, explained that he purchased a two acre lot two years ago and ar that time came to City, Hall to inquire about the land in question. At that time, he was informed that the land would be developed with one-acre lots, wkich is the reason he purchased the property.. With the concept plan, he would have three lots in his backyard. Mark Barrett, 5221 155~ Lane, Ramsey, explained that he purchased his home in October of 1998 and just prior to moving into his home he contacted the City to inquire about the land in question and was told by the Community Development Department that there wins presently no plans to develop the property, but if the land were developed, it would have to be developed with one acre lots. Nancy Stafford, 15650 Juniper P, Jdge Drive, Ramsey, stated that she has lived in Ramsey for i5 years and when they purchased their home they were told that the land would be developed with one acre lots. She explained that all of the residents realized that the land would be developed, but not smaller than one-acre lots. Jim Lorer_z, 15551 Barium Street, Ramsey, stated that he has been.a resident of Ramsey for 26 years and that his main concern regarding the rezoning is how the traffm issue will be addressed. Diana Gilbertson, 15550 Saiish Street Nut/', Ramsey, requested a show of hands from the residents present who were opposed to the rezoning. The majority of the residents present were opposed to the rezoning. Craig SkizeI, 15554 Juniper P. Jdge Drive, Ramsey, stated that the increase in density is being requested so the developer can make more money. Commissioner Dempsey inquired if any of the residents had knowledge of who from City Staff' made the comments about the land being developed into one acre lots. iVl_r. Barrett replied that he talked to the Planrfing and Development department, but was unable to recall the name of who he talked to. Commissioner Johnson. noted that there have been changes in personnel since 1998. Community Development Director Frolik explained that if someone Development received a call regarding the land, staff would have to inform R-1 Rural Residential zorfing which is 1 acre lots. Sta/'f would also note within the MUSA which could affect the zoning and minimum lot s/ze of the from Community them of the current that the property is property. ~Lr. Barrett replied that he was told there were no plans for the property in September of 1998; and then was informed ~wvo weeks later of a City. meeting regarding rezoning of the property. Planning Commission/June 6, 2000 Page 6 of 13 I I I I I I i I I I i I I i I I I I I