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Commissioner Deemer stated that there is no saturation point because Ramsey's sugar sand <br />soil is ideal for evaporative septic systems. <br /> <br />Jim Acers - Inquired if the Commission could do a study to verify there is no saturation <br />point for septic systems. <br /> <br />Mark Banwart stated that City Code Chapter 150 spells out septic system requirements. <br />Consultants indicate that Ramsey can easily handle one dwelling per acre; the City's current <br />minimum lot size is 2.5 acres. <br /> <br />Chairman Zimmerman stated that even on one acre, there is sufficient room for 2 or 3 back- <br />up septic systems. <br /> <br />Mark Banwart stated that Jim Acers can find the information he is looking for regarding <br />septic systems by referring to the Comprehensive Plan updated January 26, 1989. <br /> <br />Jim Acers - Inquired as to the size of homes proposed to be constructed in Sorteberg's 6th <br />Addition. <br /> <br />Mark Banwart stated that City Code establishes a minimum square footage for homes and <br />he believes it is approximately 900 square feet; all contractors must meet that code. <br /> <br />Allen Sorteberg stated that the type of homes built will depend on the customer but he <br />guesses they will be similar to what he has already buik in the area. <br /> <br />Jim Acers - Stated that he then assumes Mr. Sorteberg has no plans to upgrade his <br />standards as far the type of homes he has built in the past few years. <br /> <br />Chairman Zimmerman stated that if the minimum standards in City Code are met, the City <br />cannot discriminate against the type of home that is constructed on a lot. If residents are <br />concerned about the type of homes to be built in a subdivision, they can approach City <br />Council to see if there is any interest in establishing a restrictive covenance for the plat. <br /> <br />ADJOURNMENT <br /> <br />Motion by Commissioner Deemer and seconded by Commission LaDue to adjourn the <br />public heating. <br /> <br />Motion carded. Voting Yes: Chairman Zimmerman, Commissioners Hendriksen, LaDue, <br />Bawden, Terry and Deemer. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Shumway. <br /> <br />The public heating adjourned at 8:00 p.m. <br /> <br />Respectfully submitted, <br /> <br />Sylvia Frolik <br />Planning Assistant <br /> <br />Mark Banwart <br />Community Development Director <br /> <br />Planning and Zoning Commission Public Hearing/October 3, 1989 <br /> Page 2 of 2 <br /> <br /> <br />