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widen lots, resulting in the net reduction of approximately two (2) lots. Overall, the project is <br />significantly the same as originally approved. Finally, the Developer proposes a slight <br />modification to topsoil standards to address stormwater and drainage. <br />Citizen Input <br />Commissioner VanScoy asked if there were any plans to develop the land on either side of this <br />property. <br />Community Development Director Gladhill stated to the east a project called Northfork Meadows <br />was being considered but noted this project was denied by the City Council. He explained this <br />property has since been sold and purchased by another developer. He anticipated that the site <br />would be developed with detached townhomes at some point in time. He explained the property <br />to the west would probably be developed in the same manner. <br />Heather Lorch, Capstone Homes, stated Capstone has enjoyed working with the City on this <br />project. She discussed the homes that have been built in the City to date and noted she looked <br />forward to continuing to build homes for Ramsey residents. <br />Kent Raceler, 4870 Viking Boulevard, stated he opposed the approval of this Preliminary Plat <br />Amendment. He requested the item be denied. He explained he owned the adjacent properties <br />and did not have any development plans in place. He described how the proposed development <br />would impact the future development of his property. He indicated he had an approved PUD in <br />place for his property which would allow for the construction homes on 2.5 acre lots. He discussed <br />the importance of running sewer lines through the Riverstone property. He recommended a buffer <br />zone be put in place and requested he be allowed more time to review this matter with staff prior <br />to the Planning Commission moving forward with this Preliminary Plat Amendment. <br />Commissioner VanScoy questioned when Mr. Raceler's plat was approved. <br />Mr. Raceler indicated his plat began in 1984 and was for the entire Northfork area, which included <br />approximately 1,000 acres of land. <br />Commissioner VanScoy asked if the lots were platted. <br />Mr. Raceler commented the lots were not formally platted. <br />Commissioner VanScoy inquired if Mr. Raceler intended to build on 2.5 acre lots. <br />Mr. Raceler commented he was not stating that as he did not have any formal plans in place. <br />However, he noted a Preliminary Plat was in place for this land and the intent was to have 2.5 acre <br />lots. He explained he was very concerned with the property being stubbed to the west and wanted <br />assurances from the City. <br />Planning Commission/June 7, 2018 <br />Page 8 of 13 <br />