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5.02: Review Concept Plan for Pearsons Bowers Drive Addition; Case of Pearson <br />Properties, LLC <br />Presentation <br />Community Development Director Gladhill presented the staff report stating the City has been <br />approached by Mr. John Dobbs of Development Consultant Services representing Pearson <br />Properties, LLC from a land use planning perspective. Pearson Properties, LLC would like the <br />Planning Commission's feedback on the attached concept plan consisting of thirteen (13) rural, <br />single-family lots along an undeveloped portion of Bowers Drive. The site is located in the R-1 <br />Residential (MUSA) District as well as the Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area. The proposed <br />development pattern is inconsistent with these district regulations, but Staff would support a <br />further discussion about appropriate tools to deviate from these standards in order to better blend <br />with the actual built environment of the surrounding area (Bowers Drive) and locking in density <br />transitioning to this neighborhood for future development. It was noted a public workshop has <br />also been scheduled for Thursday, March 10 at 5:30 p.m. at the Ramsey Municipal Center. Staff <br />requested input from the Commission regarding the Concept Plan. <br />Commission Business <br />John Dobbs, Pearson Properties, LLC, introduced himself to the Commission. He discussed the <br />proposed development along Bowers Drive and thanked staff for their assistance. He requested <br />comments or questions from the Planning Commission. <br />Chairperson Levine asked if there were other developed lots against the river. <br />Community Development Director Gladhill reported this was the case. <br />Commissioner Andrusko questioned what type of homes would be built. <br />Mr. Dobbs explained he was hoping to receive feedback from the neighbors on this topic. He <br />anticipated the lots and homes would be market rate. <br />Commissioner VanScoy asked what size the lots would be. <br />Community Development Director Gladhill estimated the lots would be 90 to 100 feet wide. He <br />reported the developer may go through the PUD process for this development. He reported the <br />MUSA boundary would have to be investigated further before a recommended course of action <br />could be provided by staff. <br />Commissioner Nosan wanted to see the lot sizes within the new development be consistent with <br />the existing properties. <br />Chairperson Levine inquired if the development would have a community septic system or <br />individual septic systems. <br />