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that he has lived in his home for over 60 years and would hate to lose the home that he and his <br /> elderly mother live in because of the medical expenses and issues he has, when the sale of this <br /> property would resolve that issue. He recognized that there are issues with traffic because <br /> Ramsey is becoming a City rather than a little rural township. <br /> Chairperson Bauer explained the intent of a sketch plan, which allows the Commission and <br /> residents to provide input to the developer before additional expense is incurred developing the <br /> Preliminary Plat elements. <br /> Commissioner Anderson commented that the developer should proceed to Preliminary Plat but <br /> work with staff to address the questions raised tonight at the meeting and through the open <br /> house. <br /> Commissioner Peters asked what is keeping CR 5 from having the speed limit lowered, noting <br /> that there are now two elementary schools along that roadway. <br /> Commissioner Woestehoff stated that he had the same concern with Alpine and learned that a <br /> speed study could result in a higher speed limit posted, as the County will adjust to what drivers <br /> are driving. <br /> Senior Planner McGuire Brigl stated that she would speak with Public Works, as the City could <br /> send in a request to have the speed limit reviewed. <br /> Commissioner Gengler stated that this is a viable option for this site, and she likes the density, <br /> but the CR 5 piece is the problematic piece for her. <br /> Commissioner VanScoy stated that he is comfortable as long as there could be some type of <br /> access on the southern end, noting that he would prefer the right-in/right-out. He acknowledged <br /> that would be a decision of the County. He stated that the traffic on CR 5 is what it is and adding <br /> a few more vehicles will not significantly change the conditions. <br /> Ms. Hunter stated that there was discussion at the open house related to a left-hand turn lane <br /> northbound on CR 5 at 146th and asked if the City could ask the County about that option. She <br /> noted that this may be an opportunity for the developer to fund that improvement. <br /> Mr. Hampton thanked the Commission for providing him the opportunity to vent and for <br /> agreeing to allow the project to move forward. He stated that he has been trying to sell the land <br /> since May and the developer began this process with the City in September, so it can just be <br /> frustrating with the length of time needed for these types of projects to move ahead. <br /> Mr. Bebeau stated that he agrees that the left turn lane would be beneficial but did not believe <br /> that is an expense that the developer should pay for, as that would require widening CR 5. He <br /> recognized that the turn lane would benefit the hundreds of other homes in that area, rather than <br /> the additional 26 homes. He noted that type of expense would most likely kill this project. <br /> Planning Commission/February 6, 2020 <br /> Page 16 of 18 <br />