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Commissioner Anderson commented the streets within this development have got to be wide and <br />could not be narrow. <br />Mr. Roessler explained he was proposing to have 32-foot-wide streets. He was uncertain of the <br />streets would be public or private. <br />Community Development Director Gladhill reported for this development the streets would have <br />to be public. <br />Commissioner VanScoy requested further information regarding the traffic along Alpine Drive <br />and Armstrong Boulevard. <br />Community Development Director Gladhill commented on the baseline data the City had for <br />Alpine Drive and Armstrong Boulevard. He understood there were concerns regarding traffic <br />along these roadways and stated the City could request a traffic study from the applicant for this <br />development. <br />Commissioner VanScoy asked if the applicant had considered any transitioning between the <br />development and Alpine Drive. <br />Mr. Roessler stated transitioning on this site would be quite difficult. He explained there would <br />be a great deal of screening along Alpine Drive, which would be required in order to sell a high - <br />end unit along this roadway. <br />Commissioner VanScoy inquired what the compelling reasons were for changing the zoning. <br />Mr. Roessler believed the City had the opportunity to capitalize on a new high -end development <br />that would accommodate the aging population in the community. He explained this neighborhood <br />was offering something different and was a step-up for Ramsey. <br />Commissioner Nosan stated she had concerns with traffic in this area of the City. While she liked <br />the proposed concept, she indicated this was supposed to be a rural development. She asked how <br />the concept would be amended if the lots were increased to 80-foot-wide lots. <br />Mr. Roessler explained his concept would still work, but reported his buyers did not want 80 to <br />100 foot lots. He reported the 55+ community was looking to downsize their homes and lot size. <br />He indicated the close proximity to the golf course was another draw for this community. <br />Chairperson Bauer questioned if City water and sewer were key to Paxmar's plans. <br />Mr. Roessler stated City water and sewer was key to the 55+ villa concept. <br />Chairperson Bauer requested further information on the City's vision for Alpine Drive. <br />Planning Commission/November 2, 2017 <br />Page 6 of 13 <br />