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P &Z-l-. 9/11/78 PLANNING & ZONING City of Ramsey County of Anoka State of Minnesota A special meeting of the Ramsey City Planning & Zoning commission was held on September I1, 1978 at RamseyCity Hall, 15153 Nowthen BouleVard. Meeting was called to order by Chairman Ken Peterson at 7:00 p.m. with the following in attendance: Kenneth Peterson A1Sorteberg Kathy Schneider Gerald Zimmerman Arthur Dunn Also present: Lloyd Schnelle, Adm. Clayton Berg, Bldg, Official Mr. Fred Armstrong and his real estate agent, Mr. Allen were present to explain that he had made arrangements to sell his property , and at Closing time' discovered the zoning called for 10 acre lots. Gerry Zimmerman and Ken Peterson recalled trying to contact Mr. Armstrong at the time this was changed, however, Mr. Armstrong was not available. Mr. Armstrong stated that he had been in Florida and had not been aware of any changes in zoning. Commission discussed the jagged line indicatin~ the boundary between the transitional and the rural service area. It was noted that~ couple of areas the line disects a forty with only one owner. Art Dunn checked the soils and stmted that he did not feel soils were a reason for the boundary. Without any specific reason defining how line was originally determined, the-Commission did not feel it would adversely affect the plan to square off this corner to even the boundary line. There was discussion regarding using the forty line or the Creek as the bouhdary on the North, and it was pointed out that land between the creek and the forty line would not be buildable land Motion by Gerry Zimmerman,. seconded by Art Dunn to recommend to-the City Council to move the transitional area boundary to include the property West of Sports Haven, East of the General Mills property, and South of Trott Brook excepting land already platted (Woodlawn Estates & Forest Hideaway) based on the following findings: 1.) Area surrounded by plats with 1 acre lots. 2.) Soils suitable for 2.5 acre building sites. 3.) Present zoning creates undue hardship to the majority property owner. 4.) Would in effect create a more even boundary line. Motion carried 6-0. Item #2 P & Z Budget discussion Brief discussion of budget for 1979 was held with comments being recorded by Ken Peterson for discussion with Mr. Schnelle. It was not determined which members will meet with MR. Schnelle at a more formal meeting. Motion by Gerry Zimmerman, seconded by A1 Sorteberg to adjourn: Meeting adjourned 8:10 p.m.