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Commission and indicated these types of units were in demand. He reported this development <br />would have a homeowner's association to maintain the exterior of the units. He provided further <br />comment on the styles and types of detached townhome units that would be constructed, along <br />with the proposed price points. He then discussed the advantages of his proposed upscale <br />neighborhood. <br />Commissioner Brauer asked if the developer believed the site was being proposed for multi- <br />family based on the site or current market conditions. <br />Mr. Roessler stated he had considered both the site location and the market conditions. He <br />discussed the developments that surrounding the subject property and recommended the <br />Commission consider re -guiding the property. He anticipated his development would nicely <br />complement the Capstone development. <br />Commissioner Brauer commented on the density transition issue. He questioned if the developer <br />could amend his plans. <br />Mr. Roessler explained there was no easy way to completely buffer the project from the three <br />adjacent homeowners. He reported there was an existing tree line in place that was quite dense. <br />He stated he could work with staff to enhance the rear elevation of the units. <br />Commissioner Gengler asked what the price range would be for the detached townhome units. <br />Mr. Roessler stated the single-family homes would be in the high $200,000 to $400,000. He <br />noted the detached townhome units would range in price from $190,000 to $250,000. <br />Commissioner Nosan believed Paxmar completed nice developments and noted her daughter <br />lived in a Paxmar development in Monticello. She stated she was having a hard time with the <br />transition between the proposed project and the existing homeowners. She questioned how much <br />space was between the new units and the existing homes. <br />Mr. Roessler reviewed the rear yard setback (30 feet) with the Commission and noted most of his <br />units were 50 feet from the property line. He encouraged the Commission to consider the greater <br />good for the entire community and not strictly how six properties will be impacted. <br />Community Development Director Gladhill provided further comment on the City's landscaping <br />and buffer requirements. He understood that more work had to be done to address density <br />transition and stated the City was aware of the fact that the existing residents were important to <br />Ramsey. <br />Commissioner Brauer recommended that the City keep the promises that it has made to its <br />existing residents. <br />Commissioner Anderson stated he was not in favor of 28 foot streets as this was too narrow. He <br />reviewed the variances from City Code within the project and suggested these areas of the <br />Special Planning Commission/June 12, 2017 <br />Page 4 of 6 <br />