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Development Services Manager Gladhill introduced the staff report stating the applicant is <br />requesting Preliminary Plat approval for Brookfield 4th Addition. <br />Planning Consultant Goodroad explained this plat is a continuation of the Brookfield Addition <br />west of Nowthen Boulevard and generally north of 167th Avenue and will encompass a majority <br />of the remaining lots from the original Preliminary Plat. The current Preliminary Plat includes <br />seventy-seven (77) lots. <br />Development Services Manager Gladhill discussed the agreed upon features from the Brookfield <br />Homeowners Association (HOA), which included landscaping along Nowthen Boulevard, within <br />the cul-de-sac and a fountain within the water feature. He commented these amenities were not <br />required by the City. It was noted the proposed 77 lots would have the option to participate in <br />the HOA. He reported the City would be willing to assist in the planning of these amenities, but <br />the maintenance and expense would be the responsibility of the HOA. <br />Development Services Manager Gladhill reviewed the request in further detail and recommended <br />the Commission approve the Preliminary Plat for Brookfield 4th Addition contingent upon <br />compliance with the Staff Review File dated September 27, 2013. <br />Citizen Input <br />This evening the attached letters were received from Joseph Newfeld, Tammy Sorens, and <br />Christine Coocluck. <br />Patrick O'Brian, 6915 169th Lane, explained he has lived in the Brookfield development since <br />2009. He discussed the changes that have occurred to the HOA since the developer, John <br />Peterson, went bankrupt. His main concern was that dues were now voluntary and the <br />association had no money. It was his hope that the new developer would assist the current HOA <br />to bring the entire development together. <br />Terry Rain, 6920 170th Avenue NW, commented he was hoping to see this development work. <br />He discussed the defects in the current bylaws that needed to be repaired for legal reasons. He <br />stated the Brookfield homeowners were willing to work with the new developer. <br />Ben Minks, 17024 Barium Street in Andover, explained he was looking forward to building <br />homes in Ramsey again. He indicated he did not understand all of the legalities and costs <br />involved in resolving the HOA's concerns. However, he was willing to work with the current <br />homeowners to find an amicable solution. <br />Development Services Manager Gladhill commented that the City was willing to facilitate <br />conversations between the HOA and the developer. <br />John Hood, 6920 170th Trail NW, stated he has lived in the Brookfield development for the past <br />five years. He wanted to see his neighborhood flourish and was looking forward to resolving the <br />bylaw issues with Mr. Minks. <br />Planning Commission/October 3, 2013 <br />Page 3 of 8 <br />