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February 6, 2020 <br />City of Ramsey Planning Commission and City Council, <br />As we presented at the January 2, 2020 Planning Commission Meeting, we live in <br />the neighborhood directly abutting and across the street from the proposed <br />Odyssey Townhome development being considered for build on Nowthen Blvd <br />and 146th Avenue. At that January meeting, we presented several concerns we <br />have regarding this development, and have since realized important additional <br />issues that need to be addressed. We respectfully request careful consideration and <br />planning before any further action is taken on moving this plan forward. <br />Tree Preservation and Density Transition: <br />A. There are significant mature trees along 146th Avenue and the property line <br />that abuts the single-family homes surrounding this proposed development <br />on all sides. <br />a. What will the Commission and Council do to ensure we have proper <br />transitioning that is acceptable to all affected residents? <br />b. Will the Planning Commission push for existing trees to remain in <br />place and for additional significant landscaping to ensure a proper <br />transition between the current homes and new development? <br />c. If trees need to be removed, can we be assured that those will be <br />replaced one for one with other significant growth greenery that will <br />buffer the impact of the view and transition between the existing <br />single-family homes and this new higher density development? <br />i. Twenty-five open view feet and a standard city street width is <br />not considered proper density transition from a neighboring <br />single-family homeowner perspective. Aesthetics matter to <br />home values and positive acceptance of the addition of higher <br />density housing in this single-family home neighborhood. <br />ii. As trees are removed for construction it can cause stress to the <br />remaining trees intended to be a buffer to the existing <br />neighborhood. What steps can be taken to maintain the integrity <br />of those remaining trees? What plans can be made to replace <br />any that expire with same or similar size trees to maintain the <br />existing buffer? <br />