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Commissioner Brauer stated that even if it is called a detached townhome, to him it looks like a <br />small house on a small lot. He agreed that it feels like the applicant is playing games with how <br />much he can get on the site. He is concerned that if they allow these here they will see a lot of <br />people trying to cram too many small homes on small lots. <br /> <br />Mark Strandlund stated that the homes are not small; they are over 2200 square feet. <br /> <br />Commissioner Brauer indicated that the lots are still small, and do not meet any regular setback <br />requirements. <br /> <br />Mark Strandlund showed pictures of his proposed product, noting the basement could be finished <br />or unfinished. He stated, they all have different frOnts so they do not look the same. The market <br />for this product is empty nesters, which cuts down on traffic trips. <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt read from the PUD Code, highlighting the portions that require the <br />development have a design compatible with the surrounding land use, and that the proposal not <br />have a detrimental affect on surrounding property. He stated he is also not convinced this will <br />not impact the wetlands, natural barriers or steep Slopes. <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt stated he thinks this deVelopment is trying to cram too much in a small space, <br />and he thinks it fails on many factors of the PUD Code. He indicated the private road location is <br />also an issue for him. <br /> <br />Motion by Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Brauer to table the proposed <br />sketch plan to the February 3, 2005 Regular Planning Commission meeting. <br /> <br />Delores Fix, 6055 157th Lane, stated she has lived in Ramsey for 30 years. She indicated 157th <br />was a dead end street for 20 years. She indiCated she realizes things change, but it has become a <br />thoroughfare. She stated she has to be careful just going to her mailbox. She questioned why <br />there would not be an outlet to County Road:5 from this development. <br /> <br />Associate Planner Wald advised that the County will not allow another exit onto Nowthen <br />Boulevard, and it would be difficult for the developer to do that because of wetlands. <br /> <br />Ms. Fix indicated the City needs to slow down the traffic on Nowthen Boulevard so residents can <br />get out from 157th Lane. <br /> <br />Commissioner Brauer suggested she contact the County and start the process to encourage the <br />County to reduce the speed limit. <br /> <br />Guy Petro, 6140 157th Lane, indicated he moved to Ramsey in 1979. He indicated he knew it <br />would eventually be developed, but he was surprised at the density proposed. He stated he has <br />the same concerns as Delores on the traffic. He indicated he is disappointed with the <br />development to the east, as there was supposed to be a gate to keep the traffic from going <br />through, but that did not happen. <br /> <br />Planning Commission/January 6, 2005 <br /> Page 13 of 21 <br /> <br /> <br />