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Community Development Director Gladhill stated the property was currently zoned R-1 MUSA. He clarified the size of lots that would be allowed today noting the minimum was .25 acres or 80 feet in width. Commissioner Woestehoff asked how large the bright yellow parcel was in size. Community Development Director Gladhill explained the parcel was approximately 38 acres in size. Ms. Clark requested the City keep both parcels R-1 and not have a portion R-1 and the remainder zoned R-2. She believed that the R-1 zoning was more fitting given the fact her neighborhood had a rural feel. Joe Field, 8021 152nd Lane NW, stated he believed one of the appeals of Ramsey was its rural look and feel. He anticipated this drew people to the community. He feared that highly dense neighborhoods such as the one being proposed would take away from this attraction. He encouraged the City to keep these parcels zoned R-1. Jan Brock, 15250 Kangaroo Street, stated she abutted the proposed property. She explained she has lived on her property since 1974 and stated she would have a hard time if the property behind her home were to develop in a less than .25-acre manner. She questioned what happened to the previous plans for this property and encouraged the City to keep in mind the desires of the adjacent property owners who bought into the rural look and feel. She encouraged the City consider how to provide a better buffer or transition from the existing homes to the new proposed homes. Al Roessler, applicant, discussed the reasons why he made his request to the City of Ramsey. He explained all cities were reviewing their comprehensive plans at this time which led him to believe now was the appropriate time to make the request. He commented the driving factor for this request was Capstone's parcel on the west side. He described the proposed design for the new development and indicated there would be buffer zone the size of a football field in between the existing homes and the medium density homes. Vice Chairperson VanScoy commented the transitioning between the existing homes and the new development would be a major concern no matter what the zoning was changed to. Mr. Roessler explained he would meet all City's buffering requirements. Community Development Director Gladhill commented further on the City's buffering requirements and how this applied to new developments that abutted larger lot acreage. Commissioner Woestehoff requested further information on the high -density development across the street. Community Development Director Gladhill reviewed the layout of this development with the Commission.