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Chairperson Bauer called the public hearing to order at 10:34 p.m. Presentation Senior Planner McGuire Brigl presented the staff report stating that since this is a legislative (policy) decision of the City due to the fact that the request requires a zoning amendment, staff needs broad policy direction before formulating a recommendation. The Planning Commission should provide feedback on moving the project forward to Preliminary Plat. This is a key time in the project to make major layout changes, provide feedback on lot sizes, road alignment, trails, etc. before the Developer incurs expense of detailed civil engineering drawings. Staff does believe there is room to compromise on the mix of lot sizes. Based on the 60 Day Rule, Ordinance #20- 08 does need to move forward to the City Council. If approved, the Ordinance would be contingent upon approval of a future Preliminary Plat and tied to this project specifically. The Planning Commission would request that the applicant provide an additional 60 Day Extension to provide additional time for discussion, negotiation, and compromise. This would require written confirmation by the Developer. Staff is hopeful that the Developer would be willing to provide an additional extension if the City desires to explore a compromise concept plan. Commissioner VanScoy asked the purpose of comments through a citizen survey. Deputy City Administrator Gladhill stated that the idea of surveying residents is to make sure the right question is asked, and the addresses are known. He stated that the existing petition struggled to identify the addresses and proximity to the project location. Commissioner VanScoy clarified that it would be a voluntary survey online where residents could input comments. Deputy City Administrator Gladhill stated that this would be another method to provide assistance and validate that the input is from Ramsey residents as door to door action is not allowed in terms of forming a petition. Commissioner Gengler asked the zoning of the parcels to the west. Senior Planner McGuire Brigl commented that the property to the west is zoned R-1 (MUSA) as well. Commissioner VanScoy asked if transitioning would be required. Senior Planner McGuire Brigl confirmed that density transitioning would be required because of the existing rural residential use, rather than the R-1 (MUSA) zoning. Jason Bebo, applicant, stated that when he looks for property to develop, he looks for the highest and best use and to provide diversity, which is why he desires different lot sizes. He stated that the diversity in lot sizes allows different consumers to purchase the homes. Citizen Innut Planning Commission/ May 7, 2020 Page 17 of 21