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Community Development Director Gladhill reviewed the staff report noting that the purpose of <br />this case is to provide preliminary feedback for a future plat currently known as Pearson Farm. <br />He stated that this is not an official application at this time, but does merit a policy discussion on <br />several aspects of the proposed subdivision including a Comprehensive Plan Amendment, and <br />subsequently a zoning amendment, use of a Planned Unit Development District, mandatory <br />Environmental Review, park dedication and trail fees, cost share of trunk infrastructure, and <br />street access to Alpine Drive. <br />Steve Bona, Capstone Homes, stated that they are extremely excited to be working on this <br />project. He stated that the property is very exciting with the proximity to The Links Golf Course <br />and Lake Itasca Park as those are great amenities for the potential residential units. He noted that <br />the product type continues to change based on engineering data that has been gathered. He <br />stated that they would like views of the amenities such as the golf course, open area greenspace, <br />and play equipment. He stated that this would be a significant number of residents that would <br />enjoy the amenities over the course of the build -out. He stated that typically developments in <br />Ramsey have been all one product and in this development, they would like to provide four <br />different types of home products to provide choice and variety which would appeal to different <br />buyers. He noted that there are different obstacles to overcome with the railroad tracks and <br />Highway 10 and explained how they would mitigate those elements through landscaping and <br />berms. He noted that they will continue to review the infrastructure and park dedication with <br />staff. <br />Councilmember Kuzma stated that he is excited about this project and asked the typical price <br />points. <br />Mr. Bona stated that the prices would range from around $240,000 to $350,000 depending on the <br />housing product. He stated that a thorough market study was completed and combined with their <br />knowledge of Ramsey to determine the recommended products. <br />Councilmember Riley asked if the applicant has been working with staff to develop ironclad <br />agreements for the homeowners' associations. <br />Mr. Bona stated that he does not have the best solution for that, noting that many homeowners' <br />association have gone upside down. He stated that they would welcome input from staff on how <br />to create strong homeowners' associations and documents. He believed they would be able to <br />keep the association dues at a low number which will contribute to the success. He stated that <br />they do expect to have revised concepts and engineering coming forward in the next 30 days, <br />noting that they would like to start the first phase in August. He acknowledged that the timeline <br />is aggressive but believes that they can do it. <br />Councilmember Riley stated that the City discourages pocket parks. He referenced the street <br />opening on Alpine, noting that if there is not an entrance there that would only be three <br />access/exit points and believed that the additional access point would be beneficial. <br />City Council / January 24, 2017 <br />Page 7 of 17 <br />