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Mr. Kuker stated that Parkview East sold out of one-bedroom units within six months and <br /> therefore this building will have over 50 percent one-bedroom apartments with a mix of two and <br /> three bedrooms for the remaining units. He stated that the one-bedroom units remain full at <br /> Parkview East. He explained that having a variety of units provides flexibility for residents to <br /> move to larger apartments if they have children. He stated that there is a waiting list for <br /> apartments in the area and with construction and approvals this would go live in 18 to 20 months. <br /> Mayor LeTourneau noted that this project will therefore fulfill a need for housing that is in <br /> demand in Ramsey. <br /> Mr. Kuker noted that retail development also follows apartment buildings, as that provides an <br /> increase in residents to the community. He stated that there continues to be a desire from the <br /> community for retail and restaurants, but those development elements follow residential <br /> development. He believed that Ramsey is getting to that point where it will be hard for <br /> commercial developments to resist the community. He noted that apartments continue to be <br /> popular for the younger community and the older community that do not want to do yardwork <br /> and do not want the responsibility of a single-family home. <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill stated that the City is in the process of completing a <br /> comprehensive housing study to determine the needs of the market. <br /> Motion by Councilmember Kuzma, seconded by Councilmember Riley, to Adopt Resolution <br /> #19-140 Approving Final Plat, Site Plan and Development Agreement for The Sapphire <br /> contingent upon compliance with the Staff Review comments. <br /> Further discussion: Councilmember Musgrove asked for input on the vacant property within The <br /> COR that is still zoned residential. Community Development Director Gladhill stated that within <br /> The COR about 80 percent of the residential land has been developed. He stated that there is still <br /> about 100 acres guided for commercial/retail and 100 acres for industrial growth. He noted that <br /> there are other areas in the community guided for residential growth as well. Councilmember <br /> Musgrove stated that she is hesitant about multi-family housing because of comments from <br /> residents but noted that she would support this request as this was originally planned as a two- <br /> phase development. <br /> Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor LeTourneau, Councilmembers Kuzma, Riley, and <br /> Musgrove. Voting No: Councilmember Heinrich. <br /> 7.03: Adopt Resolution #19-107 Approving Sign Replacement on Highway 10 <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill reviewed the staff report and recommendation to <br /> adopt Resolution#19-107 approving sign replacement on Highway 10. <br /> Councilmember Heinrich stated that she is in full support of the Ramsey Boulevard sign but <br /> would not support the Highway 10 sign as she does not believe that large of a dynamic display is <br /> needed. She would like to look at a smaller dynamic display for the Highway 10 sign. <br /> City Council/July 9,2019 <br /> Page 6 of 13 <br />