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Mr. Wyshalt noted again that the sketch plan was never approved. Associate Planner Wald advised that sketch plans are not approved. The Planning Comrnission and City Council provide direction to the developer. Mr. Wyshalt stated the applicant has not followed any of those directions, to which Chairperson Nixt agreed. Mr. Wyshalt indicated the City has an ordinance that says cul-de-sacs cannot be longer than 600 feet. He stated he knows some cities are getting rid of them because they are bad news, and fire hazards, and Ramsey is doing no favors to the residents by allowing a long cul-de-sac. .lohn Monson, 5900 157th Lane, stated the way it looks, the decks on these houses would be on the tree line, and would give absolutely no privacy for the homes to the north. He added that if the gazebo is going to be built that the trail is extended on the other side so they can get kids to the park, as Mr. Wyshalt is correct that there is nowhere for kids to play. Mike Galvin, 15752 Osmium Street, indicated his concern is having a visual buffer. He stated he mentioned it at the City Council meeting, but does not see any modification to the plan. He indicated he would like to see something added, and also see something in the governing documents of the association requiring they maintain the buffer so it stays. He stated currently trees go to Building 6, and then there is a large gap until Building 8, and sporadic afterwards. Patrick Hampton, 15551 Potassium Street, stated when he gets up before the Planning Commission he is usually pretty upset. He indicated he lives on ten acres his dad left him, and hc was hoping someday he could develop a few acres. He stated he is upset that these developers arc coming in and taking some of his land. Gary Maxson, 59t0 157th Lane, stated the last few years his b'ack yard has been pretty much a lake. lqe asked how the drainage would be handled, and if it would drain-onto his land. Chairperson Nixt stated that where he stands on this development has not changed. He indicated {)nly fbur units have been removed, and a private road is being shown that does not meet Staff's recommendation. He stated he has a problem with Potassium Street also, and density concerns. Motion by Chairperson Nixt, seconded by Brauer to close the public hearing at 9:35 p.m. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Nixt, Commissioners Brauer, Levine, Shepherd, Van Seoy, and Watson. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Johnson. /I 3'hor~ recesx was called at 9.'35 p. m. The meeting was rexumed at 9.'43P. m. Commission Business Planning Commission/April 7, 2005 Page 13 of 23 -21-