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Associatc Planner Wald stated the development would gain access to Erkium Street and down to <br />i 77~i'. <br /> <br />q'homas asked why the homeowners were not brought into the process on the Cluster <br /> ncc be Ii)re now. <br /> <br />(i:)mmissioncr ,lohnson indicated the City tried to notify all residents of the city what was <br />h~q>pct~i~g, l lc noted that some of these 2 ½ acre lots will be developed into 7 or 8 new lots, and <br /> that is what thc City is trying to avoid. <br /> <br />Mr. 'l'homas indicated in Andover they are developing with 2 ½ acre up to 10 acre lots. He stated <br />it it-; hard tt~ imagine 38 homes on 40 acres. <br /> <br />(;,,m~missitmcr .lohnson stated he would suggest Andover will have a problem when City sewer <br />and w;ttcr is available. <br /> <br />tlogcr I4owbotha~n, 17715 Erkium Street, showed his home on the map. He stated that out his <br />kitchen window will be the communal septic system. He indicated it was mentioned this is the <br />first t~rolx)sed development, and he would like to see a working system, which is his first <br />cot~ccm. Itc stated there will be wells on smaller lots, which is also a concern for their existing <br />w¢ils, lie added that individual septics fail, and asked what would happen if this communal <br />%,stem lhils, l lc stated there is no track record for these systems. He indicated he understands <br />dcvclolmacnt happens, but this is making a decision for all of Ramsey. He added he wants to stay <br />i~: his he)mc. <br /> <br />Mr. 14(~wbotham stated that Erkium Street will be bombarded with traffic, which is a disaster <br />waiting m happen. He stated the City needs to take it slow. <br /> <br />(;ommissioner Johnson noted that Staff should be able to provide examples of working <br /> septic systems that the neighbors can look at. <br /> <br />Mr. Itowbt~tham asked what kind of timeline they are looking at for City services. <br /> <br />Associate I'lanner Wald explained it would depend on demand, and the City's ability to service <br />ibc ;~rea, so it is difficult to say. <br /> <br />( 'om miss i tinct Bratter suggested the concerned neighbors keep their ears open for more on the <br />(.'om prchcnsivc Plan Amcndtnent public hearings. <br /> <br />Mr. t>,(~wh(~tham asked how large of a holding tank this would be, and how often it would be <br />i)mn peel. <br /> <br />Planning Commission/May 5, 2005 <br /> Page 10 of 19 <br /> <br /> <br />