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Mr. Schmidt stated that they are early in the process, but staff mentioned the idea of buffering <br /> between the proposed development and the existing homes. He stated that his company recognizes <br /> the need to engage with adjacent farm properties to ensure that their activities are not disturbed. <br /> He stated that they call out in the homeowners' association documents the activities that occur on <br /> the adjacent farm properties to ensure that new homeowners are aware that there is active farm <br /> active adjacent. He stated that in another instance they paid and constructed a fence on the farm <br /> property to prevent residents from spilling onto the adjacent property. <br /> Mr. Gronke stated that he has a creek on his property and would be concerned with liability from <br /> children wandering onto his property. <br /> Mr. Schmidt stated that the natural elements are part of what make the property appealing, noting <br /> that the creek also runs through the subject property. <br /> Kim Salocka, 7230 175th Ave NW, stated that people choose this location for a specific reason,to <br /> enjoy the rural character. She stated that people hunt in her backyard and she enjoys the wildlife <br /> in the area. She stated that the homes in the area tend to sell quickly and wondered if the developer <br /> has considered other types of development for the property, such as higher priced homes. She <br /> asked if a study was done to determine the type of development that would be desirable in the area. <br /> Mr. Schmidt stated that they have not completed a market study in Ramsey, although the City has <br /> completed a series of studies on housing within the community. He stated that the property is <br /> guided to support three units per acre, as the property is zoned to support sewer. He stated that the <br /> proposal is for 2.7 units per acre. He stated that if the property were developed with all 80-foot <br /> lots in a different configuration, they could still fit about the same number of homes as proposed. <br /> He stated that in terms of values the proposed homes would range from$350,000 to $650,000 and <br /> therefore would not be low income housing but would still serve a wide variety of residents that <br /> want to live in Ramsey. <br /> Ms. Salocka, referenced the Maxfield study and asked if residents can access that information. <br /> Senior Planner McGuire Brigl stated that she can share that information with anyone that requests <br /> it. She noted that she could also place that information on the project website. <br /> Ms. Salocka asked at what point residents would be able to meet with the developer to discuss <br /> their concerns, such as buffering. <br /> Ms. Schmidt stated that it would depend upon the development and the process of the city. He <br /> stated that this meeting is a good start to gather input from residents. He stated that following this <br /> meeting they would start to meet with the residents most directly impacted to develop a plan that <br /> would work for both parties. <br /> Ms. Salocka stated that ultimately this product seems to be a detached townhome. <br /> Planning Commission/May 7,2020 <br /> Page 12 of 29 <br />