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would cost $250,000 and up. There seems to be lots of latitude in price, so he questions how 15 <br />homes could have this much impact. <br /> <br />Julie Horn, 6031 145"~ Lane, advised that a committee had been formed to address this <br />development, and they had been firm this was a PUD. She stated the surrounding homes have 25 <br />children in kindergarten or younger. She added there are several pools as well as large retaining <br />walls. She stated with people walking on a path that abuts these backyards, the yards, and <br />children, are more vulnerable. She added there is already a sidewalk, so a walking path is <br />unnecessary. She stated the residents were very clear they didn't want the path. Ms. Horn stated <br />that at Tungsten there were at least six buses that picked up there and the sun can be blinding <br />coming off 145t~. She voiced concern about connecting that intersection and increasing traffic, <br />which would increase risk to the children riding the bus. She added that while the cost of land <br />has risen all around the Twin Cities, it is still very affordable in Ramsey. <br /> <br />Mark Labonne, 5991 148th Avenue NW, asked that the Commission remember that a decision on <br />this property affects decisions on the other side of the street, which is a much larger area. He <br />cautioned the Commission to be careful with their decision. <br /> <br />Eric Watson, 6000 146th Avenue, stated that as a Commissioner he has chosen not to vote on any <br />matters relating to this development, but he is retaining his right as a citizen to comment. He <br />indicated there is a tree break at the back of the development property that abuts to his own. He <br />stated he was glad to hear the developer will try to save outlying trees, however, he was <br />concerned that this group of trees doesn't show on the plan. <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt asked if the trees are where the street would be extended. <br /> <br />Mr. Watson indicated they were not. He stated the topography drops off where the street would <br />be. <br /> <br />Commissioner Johnson indicated the trail on the south was not as important as on the east. He <br />stated it seems less intrusive to the abutting neighbors than the south trail, and looks deeper into <br />the property. He stated having a trail three feet off your property is more intrusive than one <br />twenty feet off your line. He added that if it is important to have a trail there for buffer purposes <br />they need to address the concerns of the neighbors. <br /> <br />Motion by Chairperson Nixt, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, to approve the sketch plan <br />contingent upon compliance with the City Staff Review Letter dated December 27, 2002 and <br />with instruction to the developer to address the density and private versus public road issues. <br /> <br />Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Nixt, Commissioners Johnson, Brauer, Kociscak, <br />Reeve and Van Scoy. Voting No: None. Abstaining: Commissioner Watson. Absent: None. <br /> <br />Case//2: Zoning Bulletin <br /> <br />Planning Commission/January 2, 2003 <br /> Page 9 of 10 <br /> <br /> <br />