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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 7of17 <br />