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Don Qveton, 5750 177th Avenue NW, discussed the flooding on this property and explained that <br />during wet springs and winters, he has to move his cattle. He agreed that it would be a waste of <br />money to put in a trail as it would routinely flood. He understood this was a beautiful piece of <br />property and appreciated the sentiment behind the development. He understood the property <br />would develop someday. However, he offered to purchase the 15 acre outlot, after receiving an <br />appraisal, and indicated he could donate it back to the City if he ever sells his property. He <br />explained that he bought his land so that he could live in the country, same as all the other <br />neighbors. <br />Dave Jones, 17331 Germanium Street, commented on the cliffsIrrounding his house and stated <br />he would never allow a path in this area. He expressed co cern with the water runoff in his <br />neighborhood because of the steep slopes and cliffs. He statedthis development were to proceed <br />the water runoff would have to be addressed. He noted he has liv-.. at his home for the past 17 <br />years. <br />Chairperson Bauer discussed the PUD that w <br />llow lots less than <br />how several of the lots to the east were approves than acres. <br />es in size. He asked <br />City Planner Anderson anticipated' these lots were developed prior to this stan.ard being put in <br />place and were now lawful non-confoning lots. <br />Mr. Thomsen explained the entire development would be privately financed and all single-family <br />homes were being proposed. He stated he was not an engineer butioted the property would be <br />engineered properly for.water runoff and infiltration. <br />Community Development Director Gladhill understood the neighbors were very concerned with <br />the protection of the natural resources. This led the City to propose protecting 15 acres of land <br />surrounding Trott Brook through a PUD. He stated his primary intent was to lock the property <br />into its natural state. He explained if the trail was not seen as a benefit, the City would not have <br />to pursuit. He reported the 15 acres would have to be deeded over to the City in order for the <br />PUD process to be considers e provided further comment on how the engineering of this site <br />was reviewed and addressed ity staff. He discussed how traffic would enter and exit the <br />neighborhood noting only 120 extra trips per day would be generated by the new homes. Staff <br />provided further comment on the financing plan for the project and noted the City would be <br />securing sureties from the e eloper. <br />Commissioner Anderson ur 'erstood this was a property with solitude. He discussed the cliffs <br />within the neighborhood and questioned what the City would do with the 15 acre outlot. <br />Commissioner VanScoy questioned how the wildlife would be impacted through the proposed <br />development. <br />Mr. Thomsen commented on the protection of the 15 acres stated this was being done to assist <br />with preservation. He explained he was 56 years old and has lived in Ramsey the majority of his <br />life. He discussed the proposed site plan further and stated a natural corridor would be maintained <br />