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April 6, 2017 <br />Tim Gladhill <br />Community Development Director <br />City of Ramsey <br />7550 Sunwood Drive NW <br />Ramsey, MN 55303 <br />Dear Tim — <br />Per previous discussions regarding the Riverstone Project at Pearson Farm, we have designed the preliminary plat using <br />29 foot roads with unrestricted parking on the low traffic roads. This is a common standard in many growing cities <br />throughout the metro area, to have 28 foot or 29 foot roads. This standard has worked for emergency vehicles, school <br />buses, snow plows and other large vehicles. Enclosed are the City specifications from our recent new communities in <br />Blaine, Dayton, Eden Prairie, Lino Lakes and Otsego: <br />• Eden Prairie <br />• Otsego <br />• Lino Lakes <br />• Dayton <br />• Blaine <br />28' BB one side parking <br />28' BB one side parking <br />28' BB one side parking <br />28' BB one side parking <br />29' BB unrestricted parking <br />The Riverstone preliminary plat shows 29-foot road widths within the perimeter of the project on low traffic roads. The <br />proposed 29 foot roads will primarily be utilized by residents and guests of the project and will not carry significant <br />traffic. Road A and portions of Road B will remain at the current City standard as these roads will carry more traffic. The <br />60' right of way standard remains unchanged, and the intersections of the low traffic roads could be widened if necessary, <br />to accommodate the turning radius of larger vehicles. <br />The reduced width (compared to the Ramsey standard) will create a safer and more desirable neighborhood for the <br />residents, in addition to reducing the impervious surface throughout. Reduction of the pavement footprint will have a <br />calming effect on traffic flow and increase boulevard green space in the community. This creates a safer environment for <br />pedestrians. Cost reduction is not the driving force for the reduced street width. Instead, the overall community safety <br />and improved aesthetic appeal is most important. <br />We are grateful to the City of Ramsey for its continued partnership with Capstone Homes to bring high quality housing to <br />the residents for Ramsey and we thank you in advance for considering the proposal of Riverstone. <br />Capstone Homes, Inc. <br />14015 Sunfish Lake Blvd NW, Suite 400 <br />Ramsey, MN 55303 <br />Office: (763) 427-3090 Fax: (763) 712 -9060 <br />