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Citizen Input <br /> <br />Jim Gilbertson stated that the City has a mutual aid agreement with Elk River and Anoka, so why <br />would the City of Ramsey want to purchase their own aerial ladder truck. <br /> <br />Mike Black, Royal Oaks Realty, presented an elevation of the proposed senior building. He <br />explained that he had met with the Fire Chief regarding the height issue and since that meeting <br />they have made a few adjustments to the proposed building. They have changed the grading plan <br />by four feet around the two sides of the building where the Fire Chief had the most concern. In <br />addition to that they will have a level area for 25 feet around the building as well as a walkway <br />around the building. The Fire Chief also raised some issues regarding fire prevention to be <br />included as part of completion of the building. The architect has addressed those issues and will <br />forward that information on to the Fire Chief. <br /> <br />Board Member Reeves inquired if the units would be full-service. <br /> <br />Mr. Black replied that the apartment building will be independent living only, but will be <br />designed for wheelchair accessibility. <br /> <br />Board Member Reeves expressed concern about evacuation from the third floor for anyone that <br />might not be as mobile. He inquired if the developer had given any thought to keep residents <br />that might not be as mobile on the lower levels. <br /> <br />Mr. Black replied that he was not prepared to answer that question. <br /> <br />Board Member Reeves requested that staff verify what state code was regarding that issue. <br /> <br />Mr. Black noted that the maximum feet of 52 feet is measured at the lowest level from the garage <br />entrance. The height around the majority of the building will be around 42 to 45 feet. <br /> <br />Denise Albrecht, 5513 143rd Avenue, Ramsey, inquired as to why the City would be placing two <br />apartment buildings across from each other. She stated that she would not be opposed to single <br />family homes in the area. <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt replied that the issue before the Board of Adjustment had to do with the height <br />variance request. <br /> <br />Ms. Albrecht stated that the height of the building will be a real issue for her. She did not think <br />that the variance should be granted. She felt that the apartment building should be built in a <br />different area of the City. <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt inquired if Ms. Albrecht would approve of the building if they met the height <br />restriction requirements. <br /> <br />Board of Adjustment/June 5, 2001 <br /> Page 6 of 11 <br /> <br /> <br />