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Mr. Weichett stated that is correct. <br /> <br />Mr. Peterson noted that Mr. Weichett served on the Ramsey Township Board many years ago. <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt asked about staffs recommendation to address the two homesteads east of the <br />plat. <br /> <br />Mr. Peterson stated that is not a problem. <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt noted the requirement to update the landscape plan and resolve lot width <br />issues. <br /> <br />Mr. Peterson stated they have no objections to doing that and have made those corrections in a <br />plan revised today. He explained they would like to address the buffer in a preservation area and <br />the development contract would commit them to provide a restrictive covenant to restrict <br />removal of trees within that 20-foot buffer. <br /> <br />Commissioner Reeve asked if that would also be to preserve and maintain the trees. <br /> <br />Mr. Peterson stated it would be to preserve and maintain the trees. <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt noted some of the trees listed appear to be well into their expected lifespan and <br />requested feedback on whether the trees should be supplemented with newer trees to assure the <br />area is not lost via natural death. <br /> <br />Mr. Peterson stated he may be the only developer in the Metro area with an undergrad degree in <br />plant biology science and knows the density of that particular growth means that solution would <br />not be practical. He explained that it is heavily shaded so no new growth would not survive He <br />stated that Norway Pine trees have a much longer life expectancy, perhaps to 100 years. <br /> <br />Commissioner Johnson asked Mr. Peterson if he has read the staff letter and has concerns with <br />any other issues in staffs letter. <br /> <br />Mr. Peterson stated he has read the letter and does not have any concerns. <br /> <br />Mr. Weichett stated in the past there was probably a case where there were problems with <br />developing next to a horse pasture. He asked if there has been a study about the best type of <br />fence to consider in a situation such as this. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Frolik stated Ramsey has a Horse Care Board and she would <br />call them for their advice on the best type of fencing. <br /> <br />Motion by Chairperson Nixt, seconded by Commissioner Kociscak, to close the public hearing. <br /> <br />Planning Commission/November 7, 2002 <br /> Page 8 of 16 <br /> <br /> <br />