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City Planner Anderson explained that when the sketch plan came forward there was a question to <br /> the Commission on whether there could be a reduced width to the buffer area, but the question <br /> was not asked as to whether the Commission would then support a lesser requirement for <br /> landscaping to match that reduced width. He stated that as proposed the applicant is tasked with <br /> providing the landscaping required for the wider buffer and noted that staff would like direction <br /> on that item. <br /> Citizen Input <br /> Erin Carlson, applicant, stated that the goal is to provide single-family homes at an attainable <br /> price point. She stated that they have resolved all the engineering comments and is confident that <br /> they will be able to address the comments remaining. She provided details on the volumetric <br /> construction process. She believed that this would be a great addition to the community. <br /> Commissioner Anderson referenced the size of the front porch, which appears to be 6 x 8, and <br /> asked if that could be bigger. <br /> Ms. Carlson replied that she believed the front porch size to be 15 x 6. <br /> Commissioner Anderson stated that he has a concern with the transition in the back of the homes <br /> that faces R-1 and asked if there are enough trees in that area. <br /> City Planner Anderson stated that as proposed the applicant is deficient in the number of <br /> landscaping items. He stated that an updated landscaping plan has been submitted but has not yet <br /> been reviewed. <br /> Sarah Wolf, Landform, stated that the landscape plan on the screen is the second revision, which <br /> provides additional plantings. She stated that they also did a mockup using the 45-foot standards <br /> but noted that most of the trees would be unhealthy because of the spacing. She believed that the <br /> landscaping proposed would be sufficient to the live/work community. <br /> City Planner Anderson stated that he was unaware that the plan on the screen was the revised <br /> version but was unsure yet if that meets the Code requirements. <br /> Commissioner Anderson asked if the homes would be inspected by the Ramsey Building <br /> Inspector. <br /> Ms. Carlson stated that the homes are inspected at the plant by a third-party inspector. She stated <br /> that before the first home is set in Ramsey, they would plan to meet with the Ramsey Building <br /> Inspector and would invite him to the building location as well. <br /> Chairperson Bauer asked if the Wisconsin builder is comparable to Dynamic Homes in Detroit <br /> Lakes. He noted that he is very familiar with Dynamic Homes and commented that they are top <br /> quality. <br /> Planning Commission/February 6,2020 <br /> Page 4 of 18 <br />