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Deputy City Administrator Gladhill stated that the idea of surveying residents is to make sure the <br />right question is asked, and the addresses are known. He stated that the existing petition struggled <br />to identify the addresses and proximity to the project location. <br />Commissioner VanScoy clarified that it would be a voluntary survey online where residents could <br />input comments. <br />Deputy City Administrator Gladhill stated that this would be another method to provide assistance <br />and validate that the input is from Ramsey residents as door to door action is not allowed in terms <br />of forming a petition. <br />Commissioner Gengler asked the zoning of the parcels to the west. <br />Senior Planner McGuire Brigl commented that the property to the west is zoned R-1 (MUSA) as <br />well. <br />Commissioner VanScoy asked if transitioning would be required. <br />Senior Planner McGuire Brigl confirmed that density transitioning would be required because of <br />the existing rural residential use, rather than the R-1 (MUSA) zoning. <br />Jason Bebo, applicant, stated that when he looks for property to develop, he looks for the highest <br />and best use and to provide diversity, which is why he desires different lot sizes. He stated that <br />the diversity in lot sizes allows different consumers to purchase the homes. <br />Citizen Innut <br />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 173th Ave NW, asked what the transitioning would look like, whether <br />it would be fencing or trees and landscaping. <br />Planning Commission/ May 7, 2020 <br />Page 23 of 29 <br />