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Drive and Nowthen Boulevard, the impetus behind the variance,the applicant has stated that they <br /> feel it is unfeasible to complete this year. It was noted that variance approvals are valid for one <br /> (1) year without approval of an extension. Staff finds the request for an extension to be <br /> reasonable. <br /> Commission Business <br /> Motion by Commissioner Andrusko, seconded by Commissioner Brauer, to recommend that City <br /> Council approve the variance request extension as presented. <br /> Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Vice Chairperson Bauer, Commissioners Andrusko, Brauer, <br /> Nosan and VanScoy. Voting No: None. Absent: Chairperson Levine and Commissioner Maul. <br /> 5.07: Receive Presentation on Housing Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan. <br /> Presentation <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill presented the staff report and provided a brief <br /> presentation on the status of housing in Ramsey and how this relates to the housing chapter of the <br /> Comprehensive Plan. Staff discussed the comments received on the system statements. <br /> Commission Business <br /> Commissioner VanScoy asked if all of the comments brought to the Met Council would be <br /> considered in the Comprehensive Plan. <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill reported all comments were received by the Met <br /> Council and would be considered. However, it was his understanding that some comments were <br /> more important than others. <br /> Commissioner Brauer read a newspaper article that addressed roadway congestion. It was his <br /> understanding that no new roads would be built and that residents would have to get used to <br /> congestion. <br /> Motion by Commissioner VanScoy, seconded by Commissioner Brauer, to recommend the City <br /> Council not formally dispute the system statements and direct staff to work prepare summary <br /> comments for the Met Council. <br /> Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Vice Chairperson Bauer, Commissioners VanScoy, Brauer, <br /> Andrusko, and Nosan. Voting No: None. Absent: Chairperson Levine and Commissioner <br /> Maul. <br /> Housing Intern Healy provided comment on the housing chapter of the Comprehensive Plan, <br /> along with housing trends for the City of Ramsey. Foreclosure rates for the past ten years were <br /> Planning Commission/October 15,2015 <br /> Page 16 of 17 <br />