Minutes - Planning Commission - 12/04/2001

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She said she was concerned about the quality of life. She said she was not opposed to development, though she felt the City needs to be more responsible. The amount of permits the City has been giving out should be reviewed. Ms. Immerheiser also noted that school class sizes are large and the affect on schools should be considered in these developments. She indicated that the people that will be living in the townhomes will not go to Ramsey schools. She said she was concerned about the house on the corner. She asked if it will be destroyed. The applicant confirmed it would be. Ms. Immerheiser said that Mr. Kempf lived on a deadend for 30 years and now there will be cars running through his front and back yard. She asked how much a citizen is required to accept for the good of his community. Ms. Immerheiser explained the largest issue is the density issue. She thought it was too many homes. She questioned where the residents will park and where the children will play. There is no park within walking distance. She noted that T.H. #47 is a fast road and poses safety issues for children. Chairperson Nixt questioned if it was safe to say she felt the property would be better left as business use. Ms. Immerheiser suggested the residential density be lowered. Chairperson Nixt stated the issue is rezoning. He explained that as a requirement, the developer has to provide a very roughed out sketch of what they’d use the property for. He said the City has taken significant time looking at issues in the city and has considered what this area could be used for. The consensus is that it would be best used for residential development. Ms. Immerheiser asked if anyone has considered the amount of kids coming into the area. She stated that she hoped if this development was approved that all areas would be looked at. She was concerned about the possible traffic trouble spot with people needing to get out to T.H. #47 in the mornings. Community Development Director Frolik stated the City Engineer advised the developer to meet with the Staff and property owners to discuss the road going through to the south at some point in the future. Ms. Immerheiser summarized her main concerns as noise, school crowding and the pond. She also would like to see some kind of containment-like fencing for the safety of the children. Mark Strandlund of Eighty Seven LLC addressed the parking issues, explaining that there will be 2 car garages for each unit. Off-street parking will also be available. He said that screening hasn’t been discussed yet, but some kind of screening will go in. He said berming and trees would Planning Commission/December 4, 2001 Page 12 of 18