Agenda - Charter Commission - 12/08/1983

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The planned development would cause a drainage problem or cause unnecessary drain pipe expense and loss of woods. 1. Half of Flintwood I is now drained naturally by a ditch for free 2. The new development would eliminate this natural drain and necessitate construction of a new drainage system. 3. Construction of this drainage system would destroy many beautiful, mature trees. D. High traffic through street right through the development. The Plan should also be unacceptable to the City, as well as Flintwood I residents. A. For the reasons mentioned earlier. B. Traffic problems caused by population density which is too high for reasonably constructed and located roads. 1. 355 housing units means about 1000 people concentrated in approximately 50 acres. (600-700 cars). a. 10% of present Ramsey population living on less than .25% of Ramsey land. I I I I i I I 2. Ramsey's present population density is approximately .5 people/ acre. 3. Stoplights and wider existing streets would be necessary. C. Through street cannot be constructed without causing a traffic problem on Highway 5 or Highway 47. D. The concentration of low cost multi-family dwellings may not be attractive at the entrance to our City. Additional Comments: A. Flintwood I residents were under the impression that Flintwood II would be developed similar to Flintwood I (i.e. 1 acre lots). 1. Many present Flintwood I residents would not have purchased homes there if the subject proposal was planned. B. Flintwood II and development south of Hwy 116 in Anoka should be done in harmony with the present Flintwood I residential area. 1. Anoka should be persuaded if necessary to be a good neighbor. I I 2. New development Should not be a hardship for Ramsey residents. The City Council is urged to consider the wishes of it's present residents in making its development plans. C/November 22, 1983 Page 13 of 21