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be interest in that mix. He stated that from the comments tonight,it is clear that there is not support <br /> for a mix of lots sizes. <br /> Commissioner Woestehoff asked the developer if they are going to entertain a development with <br /> 80-foot-wide lots on the site. <br /> Mr. Schmidt stated that he is unsure if they will attempt to proceed with 80-foot-wide lots on the <br /> site as he is unsure that they would gain the velocity in Ramsey with larger, more expensive lots <br /> in Ramsey. <br /> Commissioner Woestehoff stated that one of his concerns is that there are probably few developers <br /> that would take on a project this size with 80 foot lots and therefore the potential would be that the <br /> parcel could be split into two and developed by different developers. <br /> Commissioner Johnson stated that Brookfield has 80-foot lots or larger and sold quickly and was <br /> unsure why there would be any issues. <br /> Deputy City Administrator Gladhill stated that Brookfield started in 2005 and had eight <br /> subdivisions over ten to 15 years with more than one developer. He stated that another example <br /> would be Woodlands, which continues to sell but not at the same pace as Riverstone. <br /> Senior Planner McGuire Brigl stated that staff has heard from the developer and property owner <br /> have stated that 65 foot lots are becoming more popular in the market. She stated that for <br /> Brookfield, the 80 foot lots were created because that is what was popular at the time. She <br /> displayed the potential compromise from the developer and property owner that show the 65 foot <br /> lots in the middle and the larger lots on the exterior of the development. <br /> Chairperson Bauer invited members of the public to provide input. <br /> Lee Packer, relative of the property owner, stated that it seems the City has made its decision. He <br /> stated that he was hoping that there would be some room for negotiations. He stated that while at <br /> one time the property was successful for farming, it no longer is. He stated that his aunt and uncle, <br /> the property owners, are aging and would like to move on and sell the land. He stated that it has <br /> been their desire to sell the land for some time and his family was willing to donate land for a <br /> larger community park. He stated that he understands that there have been resident comments in <br /> opposition but noted that there was some misinformation related to the original petition. He stated <br /> that their goal is to have something developed that would be of value to the City and the residents <br /> that would live in the new homes. He reviewed language found within the Maxwell Study the City <br /> previously commissioned that mentioned formation of a task force to provide direction on the Trott <br /> Brook North area. He asked the City to reconsider the plan and work with the developer to <br /> compromise on a plan for the property. He referenced the barns on the property which were <br /> mentioned to possibly be included in the park and noted that the barns will continue to deteriorate <br /> over time and if this development proposal does not move forward, he is unsure when the next <br /> interested party will come. <br /> Planning Commission Worksession/July 9, 2020 <br /> Page 3 of 6 <br />