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Chairperson Bauer commented that the written comments received become a part of the record of <br />tonight's meeting along with the verbal testimony on the previous case that also apply to this case. <br />Ryan Hunt, 1755 Nowthen Blvd NW, stated that the plan submitted by the developer looks like a <br />nice mixed layout. He recognized that some residents are concerned with the size of the lot <br />frontage, but the request meets the density of the Comprehensive Plan. He stated that if the City <br />restricts itself to a larger frontage it would be hard to meet that density and reduce the ability of <br />the developer to provide a creative layout. He stated that the property will be developed and will <br />be different than farmland. He stated that the developer should be given the freedom to use <br />creativity and make this a good development. He stated that the concept of form -based code is to <br />think of the result that you want and work backward from that. He stated that he has grown up in <br />Ramsey and watched development occur, making Ramsey less rural. He stated that Ramsey will <br />continue to develop and wants to see the development occur smartly and look good. He asked <br />people to let go of the psychological hurdle of 80-foot lots and allow the developer to have freedom <br />and creativity to make this a good development. <br />Amanda Jongewaard, 6841 173'' Ave NW, asked what the transitioning would look like, whether <br />it would be fencing or trees and landscaping. <br />City Planner Anderson replied that density transitioning is typically done with landscaping in a <br />mix of different styles of trees. <br />Ms. Jongewaard asked if the developer would need to install their own transitioning rather than <br />counting the trees on her property. <br />City Planner Anderson confirmed that the developer would need to incorporate the transitioning <br />on their property as part of their project. <br />Ms. Jongewaard asked the proposed price point for this development. <br />Mr. Bebo replied that his project would begin around the $300,000s for the villas and $350,000 <br />for the larger lots. <br />Ms. Jongewaard asked if there is typically an issue with homes ranging from $300,000 to $600,000 <br />within the same development. <br />Mr. Bebo replied that he will not have $600,000 homes in his development. <br />Ms. Jongewaard stated that she is excited to have neighbors and additional children in the area but <br />just wants to ensure that the development occurs in the correct manner and that that mix of <br />development is right. She noted that this case and the previous case would share a street and <br />become a large neighborhood. <br />Planning Commission/ May 7, 2020 <br />Page 18 of 21 <br />