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provided further comment on the financing plan for the project and noted the City would be securing sureties from the developer. Commissioner Anderson understood this was a property with solitude. He discussed the cliffs within the neighborhood and questioned what the City would do with the 15 acre outlot. Commissioner VanScoy questioned how the wildlife would be impacted through the proposed development. Mr. Thomsen commented on the protection of the 15 acres stated this was being done to assist with preservation. He explained he was 56 years old and has lived in Ramsey the majority of his life. He discussed the proposed site plan further and stated a natural corridor would be maintained for the wildlife. He indicated his goal was to maintain as many trees as possible and noted new trees would be planted. Commissioner VanScoy asked if any if the new homeowners would be installing fences. Mr. Thomsen stated he was uncertain if fences would be installed. Chairperson Bauer discussed the PUD approval process and noted the plans, once approved, could not be altered. Mr. McShane questioned how far a home within the new development would be from his. City Planner Anderson estimated a new home would be roughly 250 feet from Mr. McShane's home. Motion by Commissioner VanScoy, seconded by Commissioner Surma, to close the public hearing. Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Bauer, Commissioners VanScoy, Surma, Anderson, Brauer, and Nosan. Voting No: None. Absent: None. Chairperson Bauer closed the public hearing closed at 8:28 p.m. Commission Business Commissioner VanScoy requested further information from staff regarding the City's septic system regulations. Community Development Director Gladhill discussed the MPCA and City's septic system requirements. Commissioner VanScoy questioned what the City's minimum lots size standards were. Planning Commission/March 2, 2017 Page 6 of 15