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preliminary plat submittal. Ass~:iate.planner Geisler explained that current City Code requires density transitioning between the~iprOjeet ~ea and adjacent rural size lots. She added that a Tree Preservation Plan will be required at the time Ofpreliminary plat review and approval. Associate Planner Geisler indicated a traffic generation analysis will also be required at the time of preliminary plat review. She Ztated the sketch plan proposes to provide public access from Nowthen Blvd. and 168th Ave. ~om the east, an~ Garnet St. from the south. She explained that the City's Comprehensive Plan~prOpoSesi~o extension of 167th Avenue as a collector street through this subdivision, and ~e submitted sketch plan is not consistent with this plan. She stated that if this sketch plan is> to be apProved¢ an adequate alternative location for this East /West collector roadway must be!designate~t andi approved by the City. Associate Planner Geisler noted! that the' park and Trail Plan shows trails through the subject property, both south of Trott Br°6k and along N°Wthen Blvd. Commission Input Chairperson Nixt advised this is not a Public hearing, however the Planning Commission will hear brief comments from the audience. Brian Cole, 6951 168th Avenue, iadicated he knOWs it is early in the process, but he wondered if there would be a park in the development.: He stated he also has drainage concerns, and traffic and road access concerns. Chuck Edstrom, 7100 168th Avenrqe, stated;that Marble Street goes straight into his house. 'He is wondering if the number of lots typically Change from sketch plan to final plat. Associate Planner Geisler stated Staff would expect the number of units to change a little based on street configurations and wetlalid delineation.: Mr. Edstrom indicated when he moved to Ramsey he liked the idea of having 2 ½ acres or more. He stated he understands that ch '~ai~. e is change, but going from homes that have at least one acre, many times two to five acres, to having 1.6 !homes per acre is a bad change. He indicated this plan is talking about putting 236 homes out:his frdnt door, and he does not like that. Jim Overtoom, 16660 Jaspar Street, indicated he has a five acre lot. He stated he has lived there for 25 years, and the house has been there for 130years. He indicated if 167th Street is extended it goes right through his living room. He stated he-understands 167th Street has been erased, but there are three lots on either side of him. He indicated he feels there shoUld be transition from five acres to 1.6 lots per acre. He stated h9 unde~rstood from the seller of the land that the lots would be five acres by Trott Br0bk and Would:transition down to smaller lots. He added he would oppose a Comprehensive Plan change thatiWould allow this to happen. Gary Smith, 16821 Garnet Street, slated his prop¢~ty abuts where this development will start. He indicated he came to Ramsey to get away from urban sprawl, and he does not see the need to go Plan~ipg commissiOn/January 6, 2005 ~ Phge7:0f 21