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Mark Stradlund, Shade Tree Construction, indicated they feel they have worked through <br />concerns raised during sketch plan review and have made considerable changes. He stated they <br />have worked within the PUD to benefit Ramsey by protecting the wetlands, adding trails, and <br />working within the density Ramsey allows. <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt noted Staff had mentioned a concept plan had been drafted with straight single <br />family lots. <br /> <br />Mr. Stradlund stated he does not have it with him, but believes it was 34-35 lots. <br /> <br />Commissioner Brauer stated he is not totally comfortable with this, but unlike the previous case <br />he thinks the applicant has at least listened to the Planning Commission's comments. <br /> <br />Commissioner Shepherd asked about the areas where it was suggested three lots be reduced to <br />two. : <br /> <br />Mr. Stradlund stated lots 8, 9 and I0 were left because it actually helps the road. He indicated <br />the three in the comer were left in, however density transitioning was implemented. <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt stated he still dislikes the private road, but does not see an opportunity to get <br />rid of it. He asked how much of an elevation change there would be. <br /> <br />Jim Napier, Midwest Surveyors, indicated the retaining wall is four feet high with spruce trees on <br />top. <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt asked how they would transition from the retaining wall to just a berm. <br /> <br />Mr. Napier indicated they have to provide a low point in the berm to allow excess run-off from <br />the neighbors, and will then increase it again off the retaining wall. <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt asked how they would Work with the natural landscaping to deal with the <br />elevation changes. <br /> <br />Mr. Napier stated they will try and work with the natural landscaping, but have to work with a <br />5% slope rnaximum, so they may have to adjust it in some area. <br /> <br />Commissioner Brauer stated they are looking at a 3,354 square foot size on the detached <br />tow~fftomes, which is even less than the previous development. He asked what justification the <br />applicant could provide for requesting this deviation. <br /> <br />Mr. Stradlund indicated the main thing they can stress is they are protecting the wetlands by <br />making that area association maintained rather than owned by private homeowners. <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt asked if the density is based on net acreage. <br /> <br />P18 <br /> <br />Planning Commission/April 7, 2005 <br /> Page 18 of 23 <br /> <br /> <br />