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I I I I I I I I I I i I i I ! ! ! I Partnership in their attempts to develop River's Bend Properties at densities specified in City Ordinance and Ramsey's request that DNR redefine boundaries of Scenic River Land Use Districts. Further Discussion: Art Raudio - Stated that DNR normally acquired 400' along the river and doesn't tlnderstand why so much more property was acquired in this particular area. Mr. John Stine replied that be was not with DN~ at the time boundaries were aligned but he asstmms the decision was made to go with highway right-of-ways because those were readily accessible. Mr. Raudio stated that DNR restrictions limit development to only 30% of the property and this makes it economically not feasible; Ramsey needs tax dollars and it is critical to Ramsey and the landowners that this property is opened up to corm~rcial and high density develol:ment. Ctmmissioner De~er stated that the area in question is not on the Rum River, but on the River's backwaters. Mr. Stine replied that the oxbow is o~ntiguous to the River and provides open water access to the River. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairman Peterson, (k~missioners Kennen, Deemer, Zin~erman, Johnson, Rendriksen and LaDue. Voting No: None. ~ Informational Items: a) Zoning Seminar on January 22, 1985 at Earle Brown Center in St. Paul - Commissioners Zi~merman and Deemer expressed an interest in attending. b) Public ~earing Guidelines P&Z Referred To City Attorney For l~eview - Ms. Norris stated that City Attorney Goodrich saw no problem with the proposed public bearing guidelines. ~ l~view, Of Environmental Protection Ordinance; Mr. Raatikka stated that the Enviromnental Protection Ordinance drafted is a combination of the Envirormmntal Ordinance and the Shorelands Ordinance. Mr. Stine stated that this should be the last time DNR requires an ordinance from Ramsey; this ordinance will not have significant impact on develolm~ent other than setbacks and impervious surfaces. Mr. Stine stated that he is sure variance requests will oome into the City regarding impervious surfaces and added that DNR is flexible on the impervious issue. Commission oonsensus is that this Oo~ission will conduct a public hearing on the subject Environmental Ordinance on Tuesday, February 5,, 1985 at 7:30 p.m. at Ramsey City Ball; this public hearing should be advertised in the Anoka County Union. Case ~6: Election ~Of Plann. ino and Zoniqg Co~ission. Officers For 1~85. Motion by Con~issioner Deemer and seconded by Con~issioner l~endriksen to reappoint Mr. Ken Peterson as Planning and Zoning Chairman and Mr. Gerald Zimmerman as Planning and Zoning Vice-Chairman. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairman Peterson, Commissioners Kennen, Deemer, Page 7 of 8