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5.04: Public Hearing: Adopt Resolution #17-01-013, #17-01-014, and #17-01-015 Related <br />to the Preliminary Plat for Vistas at North Commons (Project No. 16-90); Case of <br />Lifestyle Properties (Project Originally Known as Ramsey Town Center 12th <br />Addition/Gleason Plat). <br />Public Hearing <br />Chairperson Bauer called the public hearing to order at 7:52 p.m. <br />Presentation <br />Community Development Director Gladhill presented the staff report stating the purpose of this <br />case is to hold a Public Hearing and consider a recommendation on a Preliminary Plat for a <br />development known as Vistas at North Commons. The proposed development consists of twelve <br />detached single-family dwellings. The Sketch Plan has already been reviewed by the Planning <br />Commission, which has provided policy direction on net density and sidewalk requirements. <br />Staff reviewed the request in detail with the Commission and recommended approval. <br />Citizen Input <br />Bill Gleason, 215 Merry Avenue in Wayzata, explained he brought the proposed development to <br />the City. He stated he was excited about the project and believed the proposed product would <br />benefit the City. He thanked staff for all of their assistance on this project. <br />Commissioner Surma understood Mr. Gleason had a great relationship with the City. <br />Mr. Gleason discussed his development history with the City noting he exceled at developing <br />difficult properties. <br />Commissioner Nosan was pleased to see this type of housing product being brought to the City of <br />Ramsey and thanked Mr. Gleason for working with the City on this development. <br />Chairperson Bauer understood senior housing was a priority for the City. <br />Commissioner Anderson commented he lives near the proposed development and he and his <br />neighbors support the proposed single-family development. He asked if the units would be <br />screened from the trail. <br />Mr. Gleason stated he was proposing to have landscaping in order to assist in screening the units <br />from the trail. <br />Commissioner Brauer supported the development and believed it fit well on the proposed site. <br />Planning Commission/January 5, 2017 <br />Page 7 of 16 <br />