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Shannon David, 14560 Junkite, Ramsey, stated that everyone of his eoncems have been <br />addressed. He thanked Mr. Black for highlighting the neighborhood concerns. He stated that he <br />does think that Mr. Black is interested in working with the neighborhood, but his main concern <br />has to do with the trees and the wetlands. He stated that if he would have known the higher <br />density would be going in, he would have not purchased his lot. He stated a formal tree <br />preservation plan needs to be put in place by the City and would like to see the retention pond <br />relocated because his neighbor has spent over $20,000 to create the landscape around his house <br />and now he would have a drainage pond abut it. His last concern had to do with the small lot on <br />the peninsula. He stated that the quality of the homes in the beginning of this development were <br />good quality, but the smaller lots brought small homes and many of those people do not maintain <br />their properties. <br /> <br />John Strommen, 14546 Krypton Street, Ramsey, stated that he moved to Ramsey this year for the <br />trees and wetlands. With a lack of a buffer between the houses and wetlands they will have a <br />green smelly mess because of the fertilizers that drain into them. He stated that he hoped that <br />they could leave as many trees as possible and require a buffer zone between the development <br />and the wetlands. <br /> <br />Jim Norman, 14451 Potassium Street, Ramsey, stated that he lives across from the peninsula and <br />run the trails everyday. He stated that he is in support of the proposed development and felt that <br />they have done a good job at putting together a quality development. <br /> <br />Hillary Gonsior, 5741 145th Court, Ramsey, expressed concern over the lack of the green space <br />along the peninsula. She stated that currently they see a wooded area with wildlife and if they <br />remove the trees they will see the dump. She explained that they moved into Ramsey because of <br />the surroundings in the areas and they were told that they could not build on the site across form <br />their property. She inquired if there would be a size limit placed on the house and if not she <br />would recommend splitting the lot. She also inquired if the City will be requiring that <br />homeowners put in a lawn, because there are current residents that have lived in the City for <br />three years and have done nothing with their yards. She also did not agree that the development <br />will have minimal traffic impact on the area. <br /> <br />Robert Sjoberg, 5731 145th Court, Ramsey, stated that he had met with Mr. Black and <br />appreciated the time he spent addressing the neighbors concerns. He stated that he liked the <br />overall concept of the development, including the senior housing. From the townhome <br />standpoint he felt that Shade Tree Construction was a good developer: He explained that his <br />concern with the development has to do with an area that should not be touched. He stated that <br />every study that had been done regarding the development has been paid for by the developer. <br />Nothing has been done on an independent basis. Mr. Sjoberg stated that he would like to see a <br />more independent study done on traffic as well as with the soil borings. He is opposed to <br />dropping homes into a wetland area. Across from his house three lots are proposed and he does <br />not think that the lots are large enough to accommodate a decent size house. He requested that <br />an independent environmental study be done of the area. <br /> <br />Planning Commission/June 5, 2001 <br /> Page 13 of 28 <br /> <br /> <br />