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March 10, 1998 Rarnsey City Council City of Ramsey 15153 Nowthen Blvd. N.W. Ramsey, Mn 55303 I am requesting an exception to the moratorium ordinance. My homestead is at 17515 St. Francis Blvd. N.W. My 40 acres includes my home and I previously platted two additional lots from that 40 for two of my children. They both have built homes on their lots. I would like an exception to the moratorium to plat two more lots for my other two children. One daughter sold her home in 1997 and planned to accept a lot from me and build in Ramsey that same year. But that plan was interrupted by the moratorium and her and my granddaughter have been living with us and waiting for the moratorium to be lifted so we can plat her a lot and build. We have been told that the moratorium is in effect until mid-July and Council has the option to extend it beyond July. My daughter is anxious to get her home built in 1998 and I am requesting that Council give us an exception to plat these lots for our last two children; the other daughter is not planning to build in the near future. For the record, I have also been informed that granting me two more lots will result in a density of 5 units in 40 acres and I will need to also apply for a variance to the 4 in 40 density restriction. I also continue to farm my land and in the interest of keeping as much farmland for myself as possible, I prefer to give my children 2.5 acres rather than 10 acres, which is the current minimum lot size north of Trott Brook. If the moratorium is lifted, I also intend to apply for a variance to the minimum lot size. In response to the 5 criteria listed in the moratorium ordinance, I respond as follows: 1. Are there special circumstances or conditions such that strict application would deprive the petitioner of reasonable use. - When you own a large piece of land, it is reasonable to expect to be able to help your children own their home by providing them with a parcel of land. To do that for my remaining two children requires a replat of the property and Council has placed a moratorium on subdividing. 2. That the exception is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the petitioner. Continuation of my plans to subdivide the family estate for the benefit of my children is a substantial property right that is being interrupted by the moratorium. I I I I i I I I I I i i I I I I I