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I I ! I I I I I I I I I i I I I I II. 2e Flintwood II development incompatible with existing Flintwood I development (the above structures border existing urban 1 acre lots without any buffer zone or open space) 3. Many mature trees would have to be removed. B. Loss of privacy/quality of life 1. High population density on small lots immediately bordering existing Flintwood I lots without buffer a. Population density of Flintwood I is approximately 3 people/ acre Population density of bordering Flintwood II development would be approximately 36-50 people/acre, not counting the apartments.. 2. Commercial and aprtment property butting up against existing Flintwood I lots a. Parking lots bordering Flintwood I lots b. Increase in noise, strange people and general loss of serenity, as well as unpleasant view. 3. Many residents would feel compelled to move out. C. 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 Flintwo~d I residents. A. F6r 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 R~sey population living on less than .25% of Ramsey land. 2. Ramsey's present population density is approximately .5 people/acre. SP P & Z/November 29, 19S3 Public Hearing Page 2 of 8