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Associate Planner Wald stated it is, with the parcel being 28 acres, but only 15.4 acres of upland. <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt clarified that they could potentially have done 34 lots in standard R-1 layout, So <br />a PUD is a better use for this parcel. <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt stated he does not like the road, but does not know what to do about it. <br /> <br />Commissioner Van Scoy asked if the), had considered moving the structures next to the other <br />homes rather than the road. <br /> <br />Associate Planner Wald stated Staff feels that is more of an impact, and would be difficult with <br />the elevation differences. <br /> <br />Mr. Napier commented that in an R-1 layout, the units would likely be'much taller than the units <br />they are proposing. - <br /> <br />Tom Greenberg, 6032 157t~' Lane, stated his lot is Lot 4. He indicated he would have three <br />streets surrounding his property. He stated he has lived there 26 years, and realistically knew that <br />someday the open space would get developed. He stated he never imagined there would be a <br />PUD development behind his house. He indicated he always felt a PUD was a way to have lower <br />cost, lower standard housing in Ramsey. He stated he understands it will not be low cost, but it <br />does not seem appropriate next to his development: He indicated he understands it is not against <br />the law, but is disappointing none the less. He stated he appreciates the concern being shown, <br />and the good .issues being raised. He commented he may not be happy with the decision, but <br />asks for the best the Planning Commission can get. <br /> <br />Commissioner Brauer noted the road has been moved away from Mr. Greenburg's lot a little, and <br />asked if this is an improvement. ' <br /> <br />Mr. Greenberg stated the first plan did not have berms or trees, and he guesses this would be <br />better. He stated there will be cars going right at the edge of his backyard. He added that the <br />surveyor told him that the garage floors of some of the units would be five feet lower than my <br />basement. ,. <br /> <br />'Ms. Pickhardt indicated she has an issue with density. She stated articles in the paper make a <br />note that Ramsey has the lowest percentage of high-end homes in the county, and wondered why <br />they were trying to add more. She asked why they could not put single-family one-acre lots in <br />the same space. <br /> <br />Mr. Hampton stated one thing that concerns him is not only does this development have the City <br />take his land and not give him anything for it and assess him for water and sewer, but they will <br />build these crappy houses and I'll lose money on rny land. <br /> <br />Motion by Chairperson Nixt, seconded by Commissioner Brauer '~o close the public hearing. <br /> <br />-118- <br /> <br />Planning Commission/April 7, 2005 <br /> Page 19 of 23 <br /> <br /> <br />