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I I I I I I I I stated that if this property needs rezoning, Mr. Peterson would have to go to the Harming Commission. The Planning Commission will advise the developer and may discuss modifications - all that has been done. He reiterated that normally the City Council does not even review the sketch plan. The Planning Commission has not discussed the rezoning because it was thought it was rezoned. He did not believe that bringing this into the MUSA automatically rezoned the land. Councilmember Haas Steffen, in terms of setbacks, she felt that would have to be approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Peterson stated he could "scratch" that suggested change - he was just trying to save trees. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the previous sketch plan and recommended proceeding to preliminary plat approval. Councilmember Beyer stated that, based on the information we received, she did not feel comfortable saying yes or no on this. Councilmember Haas Steffen stated that if this Council takes no official action, Mr. Peterson can take the original sketch proposed back to the Planning Commission. He has made an honest effort to respond to the people. She added that she wants the sketch received tonight to go to the Planning Commission and reiterated that without official action, Mr. Peterson can go back with the smaller lots and she would prefer to stop that one. Amendment by Councilmember Beahen and seconded by Councilmember Haas Steffen to indicate the sketch plan received by the City, dated 2/25/97, would be the one to take back to the Planning Commis::ion. Amendment carded. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Beahen, Haas Steffen, Beyer and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Further discussion: Delores Fix, 6055 - 157th Lane NW, Ramsey, expressed concern about all the children having to go up County Road #5 to find a park. We need a park in this area. Mayor Gamec suggested she go to a Park and Recreation Commission meeting to discuss this. Mr. Peterson stated that he has been to the Park and Recreation Commission and they recommend that the park fee we will pay is about $120,000 or we could give the City six acres. They wanted money first. We have been to the neighborhood, the Park and Recreation Commission, the Planning Commission and now City Council and this is before we even get started. Lori Jones, 16000 St. Francis Boulevard NW, Ramsey, had a question about making 160th an outlet. She stated they have small children and there is only one car per day that goes by her house and they watch for her child. She felt that her property value will be worth nothing. The service road between her house and T.H. #47 has given her some value, however, now the City is suggesting 400 cars drive by her house a day. She stated she would be devastated if that happens. There is very little room between her house and T.H. //47 now. She asked Council and Mr. Peterson to rethink that option. She felt that 160th is busy enough. Ms. Landwehr stated that the proposed road on the north is her land. Mr. Peterson assured it does not go through her land. Ms. Frolik noted the traffic and variance questions and asked if they could be addressed at the preliminary plat stage. Traffic is usually resolved at that time. Mayor Gamec noted that progress is being made in getting concerns addressed. Mr. Goodrich stated that nothing can happen unless the preliminary plat is approved. The sketch plan is to give ideas. We will resolve the rezoning first. Nothing will go forward without that. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Beahen and Haas Steffen. Voting No: Councilmembers Beyer and Zimmerman. Mr. Nixt stated he understands that this development is in a "holding pattern" for now. Attorney Goodrich stated in addition to what staff will research, the developer, if he chooses, may submit a preliminary plat. Once that document is presented to the City, a public hearing will be scheduled and anyone within 350 feet will get 10 days written and published notice. The Planning Commission will hold the public hearing and will then make a recommendation to the City Council. The City Council will have a hearing similar to this and will act on the recommendation City Council/February 25, 1997 Page 21 of 28