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Chairperson Nixt queStioned if the Clustering should be done through a PUD to allow more flexibility. Assistant Community Development DireCtor Trudgeon replied it could be done ~through a PUD, but he is not sure what'else they would .want to be flexible on. Chairperson Nixt inquired about the Calculations of land area requirements. Assistant Community Development DireCtor Trudgeon replied clearer direction.is likely needed as to how the density will be calculated with grOss and net. This .has been good discussion about how they determine that. They should~revisit that and be sure to be. very-clear on the calculations. There is a difference between lot sizes and determining density. Chairperson Nixt indicated the need. to clarify exactly the net developable land. He explained after determining the density allowance it must be converted from the gross to the net in some process. He stated the requiremerits c6nceming the homeowners association are vague in relation to the maintenance and preservation of the private septic and well system. ~ · Motion by Commissioner Jeffrey, seconded by Chairperson Nixt~ to close the public hearing. Motion carried. Voting Yes: ChairpersOn Nixt, Commissioners Jeffrey, Brauer, Van Scoy and Watson. Voting No: None. AbSent: :Commissi°nerS Johnson and Shepherd. The public hearing was, closed at 11:47 p.m. Commission Business Chairperson Nixt called the regular meeting of the Planning Commission back to order at 11:47 p.m. Commissioner Van Sc°y indicated tNs is .a solution to a problem that was posed to staff, and it does not feel right to him as it creates conflict with the comprehensive plan. Motion by Chairperson Nixt to recommend the City Council deny the adoption of the ordinance to amend Chapter 9 (Zoning and Sabdivision of Land) of the Ramsey City Code to amend development standards in the R-1 Residential District as presented for the following reasons: · The ordinance fails to adeqUately address the appropriate means of calculating the net land area required for the cluster development. · The provision relative to the required homeowners association lacks specificity and detail in respect to maintenance and inspection of the private system serving the cluster. · The ordinance contemplates a cos~t associated with the establishment of the private service that may.be cost prohibitive, · The ordinance does not appear:to comply with the intent of the comprehensive plan. Commissioner Brauer stated some of the COmmissioners are completely opposed to this. It does not matter whether they change the language or other things; it is just a bad idea. Planning Commission/August 5, 2004 page 38 of 40