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<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 /> <br />Commissioner Surma understood Mr. Gleason had a great relationship with the City. <br /> <br />Mr. Gleason discussed his development history with the City noting he exceled at developing <br />difficult properties. <br /> <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 /> <br />Chairperson Bauer understood senior housing was a priority for the City. <br /> <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 /> <br />Mr. Gleason stated he was proposing to have landscaping in order to assist in screening the units <br />from the trail. <br /> <br />Commissioner Brauer supported the development and believed it fit well on the proposed site. <br /> <br />Commissioner VanScoy thanked Mr. Gleason for all of the work he had put into the development. <br /> <br />Motion by Commissioner VanScoy, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to close the public <br />hearing. <br /> <br />Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Bauer, Commissioners VanScoy, Anderson, Brauer, <br />Nosan, and Surma. Voting No: None. Absent: None. <br /> <br />Chairperson Bauer closed the public hearing closed at 8:05 p.m. <br /> <br />Commission Business <br /> <br /> <br />Motion by Commissioner VanScoy, seconded by Commissioner Brauer, to adopt Resolutions <br />#17-01-013 (Findings of Fact) and #17-01-014 (Variance) granting a Variance to Vistas at North <br />Commons as indicated in the report. <br /> <br /> <br />Planning Commission/January 5, 2017 <br />Page 9 of 18 <br /> <br />