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January 6, 2005 <br />To: Ramsey Planning Commiision Members; City Council Members <br /> <br />From: Ramsey Residents affected by the Shade Tree Cottages and .the Rum River <br />Meadows Sketch Plan Applications <br /> <br />Subject: Ramsey residents in close proximity to the proposed Shade Tree Cottages and <br />the Rum River Meadows development prOjects feel the SUbmitted sketch plans are not <br />satisfactory and do not meet the needs of our community. <br /> <br />Following, for your consideration, are a number 0f requests, suggestions, Criticisms <br />and comments pertinent to the subject matter. Hopefully these items will enable you to <br />generate and approve a comprehensive pian which will enhance the development of the <br />City of Ramsey and be suitable to RamSey residents in the immediate vicinity. <br /> <br /> 1) It is requested that zoning remain R-1 in both developments. Changing an R-1 <br /> classification to PUD permits an increased unit. density. This of course maximizes <br /> developer profit at the exl~ns~ of adjacent property owners in the future. We <br /> presume that the goal of Ramsey City planners, is to do what is most beneficial for <br /> the residents. This approach also allows the developments to be completed using <br /> already established codes and guidelines without the need for variances. <br /> <br /> 2) R-I zoning will provide nice lots with nice homes to make Ramsey a more <br /> desirable place to live. <br /> <br /> 3) R-I zoning (by reducing the number of buildings) will maximize the amount of <br /> ground available for water (rain & Snow) percolation· This will help maintain <br /> <br /> <br />