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Larry Smith - 15321 Oneida Street N.W. - Inquired as to how the residents can get the 4 <br />requests for PUD rezonings disapproved. <br /> <br />Chairman Zimmerman replied that speaking out at public heatings is what the citizens can <br />contribute to the decision making. <br /> <br />Phillip Goerisch - Stated that nobody present at this hearing wants lots platted at less than <br />2.5 acres. <br /> <br />Commissioner Hendriksen referred to an earlier inquiry regarding the occupations of the <br />Commissioners, implying that there might be some hanky-panky. Commissioner <br />Hendriksen stated that it sounds like the residents do not trust the Commission to do the <br />right thing and prefer that the Commission abide by the laws of the City. What is being <br />asked by the developer abides by the laws of the city and the reason for those laws is to <br />avoid any hanky-panky. Commissioner Hendriksen stated that if he were to exercise his <br />personal feelings, he would require all lots in Ramsey to be platted into 40 acre hobby <br />farms. The developer has the right to ask for a PUD and plat the property. The residents <br />don't want it because they don't like it but the Commission has to go by what is legal. It is <br />not a case of who can yell the loudest or who can talk to someone behind the scenes; it's a <br />case of 'what does the law say?'. <br /> <br />Steve Larson ~ Noted that it is in the Commission's power to recommend either approval or <br />disapproval of the request. <br /> <br />Dorothy Stadfelt - 15111 Juniper Ridge Drive N.W. - Inquired as to the minimum square <br />footage for homes in Ramsey and whether or not garages are required. <br /> <br />Mr. Banwart replied that the minimum house square footage is approximately 924 square <br />feet and garages are not required; most homes include a garage for resale value. If the City <br />upgrades the minimum square footage any higher, it will receive the wrath of Metro <br />Council for restricting the market audience with respect to who can purchase a home in <br />Ramsey. <br /> <br />Bob Prunty - Inquired as to how Ramsey's house standards compares with those of other <br />cities. <br /> <br />Mark Banwart stated that he assumes the house requirements in Ramsey are similar to those <br />in other cities. <br /> <br />Chairman Zimmerman inquired if Bob Prunty is asking the City to discriminate against a <br />certain type of housing. <br /> <br />Bob Prunty - Replied that he is asking the City to discriminate against a certain type of <br />housing. <br /> <br />Jeff Caine - Caine and Associates - Stated that he is the engineer representing Gerald Bauer <br />and noted that the only 2.5 acre lots adjacent to Trott Brook Ponds are to the west; all other <br />surrounding plats are one acre lots. If the plat were processed as a 2.5 acre plat, there <br />would be 10 less lots but there would also be no dedicated open space. <br /> <br />Planning & Zoning Commission Public Hearing/December 5, 1989 <br /> Page 5 of 6 <br /> <br /> <br />