Minutes - Planning Commission - 09/04/2001

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explained it was a surprise to many of his colleagues and the City Staff that this area was not in the MUSA. Mr. Peterson stated that the two one-acre lots to the north would not fall into their typical development scheme. The fee owner of the property will retain ownership of them. One issue the Staff had raised was to provide a street access to the north. Mr. Peterson stated his firm is open to that and to the discussion of where it might go as well. Mr. Peterson explained that the Bartholds are the fee owners of the trapezoidal shaped property to the east, however, they have sold it. He questioned whether it should be included in the plat. Robert Miller, 15916 St. Francis Boulevard, explained that if the road was continued north as Mr. Peterson mentioned by the two one-acre lots, this would provide access to Mr. Miller's property. Mr. Miller stated that if this request is approved, there should be an easement that would also provide him access to the back of his property without being landlocked. He stated he is not opposed to developing the land into a neighborhood. He only sought to be sure the back of his land doesn't become landlocked. Mr. Miller commented he would disapprove of another driveway coming into T.H. #47. Chairperson Nixt clarified whether 159th Lane ends at Mr. Miller's property. Mr. Miller stated it does not. He added that there is a five-acre square which is the property of the neighbor behind him. The previous owners of the neighbors' property had the easement put irt. Christian Peterson, 5815 158th Avenue, Ramsey, pointed out his property on the upper northwest corner on the map. He is adjacent to this development. He clarified that the developer intends to create two one-acre lots. Debra Landwehr, 5821 158'h Avenue, Ramsey, stated she is opposed to the development. Three years ago, the development was going to begin and the dirt and sand has been blowing into the neighboring properties ever since. There has been noise as early as 5:00 a.m. She said everyone voiced their opinion that they did not want the development to come in. This ten acres was not within the MUSA. She also mentioned the developers didn't keep the green space as they had promised. Chairperson Nixt explained that the cul-de-sac would affect the property owner adjacent to her and only the southeast comer of her property abuts the development. He further explained that she has neighbors that own 1.5 to 2 acres next to her. Ms. Landwehr questioned the need for the easement. Chairperson Nixt replied it was requested by other landowners. Ms. Landwehr stated she was also concerned with the amount of traffic this development would generate. Planning Commission/September 10, 2001 Page 10 of 24