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Further discussion ensued regarding the Preliminary Plat that Mr. Raceler had in place on his <br /> property in Ramsey. <br /> Mr.Raceler explained that because significant improvements have been made to the property with <br /> respect to the infrastructure, he had the understanding that the Preliminary Plat had not expired. <br /> Commissioner VanScoy requested staff address the issue of the utility stubbing. <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill reported under the current Comprehensive Plan the <br /> property to the west was not part of the MUSA. He stated from an engineering and planning point <br /> of view, this could be further evaluated and made a condition of the Riverstone Preliminary Plat. <br /> He indicated he did see great value in providing a stub to the property to the west and noted further <br /> discussions could be held with Mr. Raceler. <br /> Mr. Raceler commented his property was outside the MUSA but only because of a recent action <br /> taken by the City. He noted cities often stub to property lines and requested the City stub to the <br /> property line. He reported the legality of the Preliminary Plat expiring after two years then the <br /> Northfork development should not have been able to develop over a 10-to 15-year period of time <br /> with requesting a new Preliminary Plat each year. He believes this meant a precedent had been <br /> set within the City of Ramsey. <br /> Motion by Commissioner Surma, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to close the public <br /> hearing. <br /> Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Bauer, Commissioners Surma, Anderson, Gengler, <br /> VanScoy, and Woestehoff. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Onyambu. <br /> Chairperson Bauer closed the public hearing closed at 8:29 p.m. <br /> Commission Business <br /> Commissioner Surma asked if a buffer area could be created by the developer. <br /> Ms. Lorch reported there was not an area available to create a significant buffer zone between her <br /> property and the properties to the east and the west. She explained it would not be the developer's <br /> preference to have to create two buffer zones. <br /> Commissioner Surma stated another option for the buffer zone would be to encourage Mr. Raceler <br /> to create a buffer zone on his land. <br /> Commissioner VanScoy requested further information regarding the history of the MUSA line. <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill discussed the history of the MUSA line and noted the <br /> City was simply reacting to the requests of the property owner. He noted based on the feedback <br /> of the property owner,the City could hold further discussions with the adjacent property owner. <br /> Planning Commission/June 7,2018 <br /> Page 9 of 13 <br />