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Don Qveton, 5750 177th Avenue NW, discussed the flooding on this property and explained that during wet springs and winters, he has to move his cattle. He agreed that it would be a waste of money to put in a trail as it would routinely flood. He understood this was a beautiful piece of property and appreciated the sentiment behind the development. He understood the property would develop someday. However, he offered to purchase the 15 acre outlot, after receiving an appraisal, and indicated he could donate it back to the City if he ever sells his property. He explained that he bought his land so that he could live in the country, same as all the other neighbors. Dave Jones, 17331 Germanium Street, commented on the cli^rrounding his house and stated he would never allow a path in this area. He expressed concern with the water runoff in his neighborhood because of the steep slopes and cliffs. Hj stated if this development were to proceed the water runoff would have to be addressed. He the has at his home for the past 17 years. Chairperson Bauer discussed the PUD that w llow lots less thanN size. He asked how several of the lots to the east were approve s than acres. City Planner Anderson anticipated 19iese lots were de prior to td being put in place and were now lawful non-conforming lots. Mr. Thomsen explained the entire development would be privatel financed and all single-family homes were being proposed. He stated he was not ane i eer bu4oted the property would be engineered properly for water runoff and infiltratio Community Development Director Gladhill un erstood the neighbors were very concerned with the protection of the natural resources. This led thkl ity to propose protecting 15 acres of land surrounding Trott Brook through a PUD. He stated his primary intent was to lock the property into its natural state. He explained if the trail was not seen as a benefit, the City would not have to pursu He reported the 15 acres would have to be deeded over to the City in order for the PUD proc o be considered. He provid d further comment on how the engineering of this site was reviewed and addressed by`'City staff He discussed how traffic would enter and exit the neighborhood noting only 120 extra trips per day would be generated by the new homes. Staff provided further comment on the financing plan for the project and noted the City would be securing sureties from thele doper. Commissioner AndersoVuerrstood 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