Agenda - Environmental Policy Board - 11/13/2017

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