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Chairperson Nixt questioned if the clustering should be done through a PUD to allow more <br />flexibility. <br /> <br />Assistant Comrnunitv Development Director Trudgeon replied it could be done through a PUD, <br />but be is not sure what else they would want to be flexible on. <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt inquired ab'out the calculations of land area requirements. <br /> <br />Assistant Community Development Director Trudgeon replied clearer direction is likely needed <br />as to how the density will be calculated with Koss and net. This has been good discussion about <br />how they determine that. They should revisit that and be sure to be ve~ clear on the <br />calculations. There is a difference between lot sizes and determining density. <br /> <br />Chairpei'son Nixt indicated the need to clarify exactly the net developable land. He explained <br />after determining the density allowance it must be converted from the moss to the net in some <br />process. He stated the requirernents concerning the homeowners association are vague in <br />relation to the maintenance and preservation of the private septic and Well system. <br /> <br />Motion by Commissioner Jeffrey, seconded by Chairperson Nixt, to close the public hearing. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Nixt, Commissioners Jeffrey, Brauer, Van Scoy and <br />Watson. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioners Johnson and Shepherd. <br /> <br />The public heating was closed at 11:47 p.m. <br /> <br />Commission Business <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt called the regular meeting of the Plam~ing Commission back to order at 11:47 <br />p.m. <br /> <br />Commissioner Van Scoy indicated this is a solution to a problem that was posed to staff, and he <br />does not like the solution they have come up with. He does not like the restriction on land <br />ownership and he does not like the vision that was published in their comprehe, nsive plan. This <br />does not feel right to him. <br /> <br />Motion by Chairperson Nixt to recornmend the City Council deny the adoption of the ordinance <br />to amend Chapter 9 (Zoning and Subdivision of Land) of the Ramsey City Code to amend <br />development standards in the R-1 Residential District as presented for the following reasons: <br /> · The ordinance fails to adequately address the appropriate means of calculating the net <br /> land area required fbr the cluster development. <br /> · The provision relative to the required homeowners association lacks specificity and detail <br /> in respect to maintenance and inspection of the private system serving the cluster. <br /> · The ordinance contemplates a cost associated w/th the establishment of the private <br /> service that may be cost prohibitive. <br /> · The ordinance does not appear to comply with the intent of the Colnprehensive plan. <br /> <br />P38 <br /> <br />Planning Commission/August 5, 2004 <br /> Page 38 of 40 <br /> <br /> <br />