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Associate Planner Wald stated it is, with the parcel being 28 acres, but only 15.4 acres of upland. <br /> <br />Chttirpcrson Nixt clarified that they could potentially have done 34 lots in standard R-1 layout, <br />sc> a I;tJD is a better use for this parcel. <br /> <br />Chai~-pcrson Nixt stated he does not like the road, but does not know what to do about it. <br /> <br />Commissioner Van Scoy asked if they had considered moving the structures next to the other <br />homes rather than the road. -~ <br /> <br />Asso¢:iatc Planner Wald stated Staff feels that is more of an impact, and Would be difficult with <br />thc elevation differences. <br /> <br />Mr. Napier commented that in an R-1 layout, the units would likely be much taller than 'the units <br />they are proposing. <br /> <br />Tom Greenburg, 6032 157'~' Lane, stated his lot is Lot 4. He indicated he would have three <br />streets surrounding his property. He stated he has lived there 26 years, and realistically knew <br />that someday the open space would get developed. He stated he never imagined there would be a <br />PUD development behind his house. He indicated he always felt a PUD was a way to have <br />lower cost, lower standard housing in Ramsey. He stated he understands it will not be low cost, <br />but ii dries not seem appropriate next to his development. He indicated he understands it is not <br />against the law, but is disappointing none the less. He stated he appreciates the concern being <br />,shown, and the good issues being raised. He commented he may not be happy with the decision, <br />but asks ~br the best the Planning Commission can get. <br /> <br />Colnmissioner Brauer noted the road has been moved away from Mr. Greenburg's lot a little, and <br />asked if' this is an improvement. <br /> <br />Mr. Grecnburg stated the first plan did not have berms or trees, and he guesses this would be <br />better. He stated there will be cars going right at the edge of his backyard. He added he has a <br />walk-m~t, and his basement will be five feet lower than the new units. <br /> <br />Ms. Pickhardt indicated she has an issue with density. She stated-articles in the paper make a <br />note that Ramsey has the lowest percentage of high-end homes in the county, and wondered why <br />they were trying to add more. She asked why they could not put single-family one-acre lots in <br />the same space. <br /> <br />Mr. Hampton stated one thing that concerns him is not only does this development have the City <br />take his land and not give him anything for it and assess him for water and sewer, but they will <br />}mild these crappy houses and I'll lose money on my land. <br /> <br />Motion by Chairperson Nixt, seconded by Commissioner Brauer to close the public hearing. <br /> <br />Planning Commission/April 7, 2005 <br /> Page 19 of 23 <br /> <br />P19 <br /> <br /> <br />