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Mr. Wyshalt noted again that the sketch plan was never approved. <br /> <br />Associate I>lanncr Wald advised that sketch plans are not approved. The Planning Commission <br />and City Council provide direction to the developer. <br /> <br />Mr. Wyshalt stated the applicant has not followed any of those directions, to which Chairperson <br />Nixt agreed. <br /> <br />Mr. Vv'yshalt indicated the City has an ordinance that says cul-de-sacs cannot be longer than 600 <br />feet. I lc stated he knows some cities are getting rid of them because they are bad news, and fire <br />lmzards, and Ramsey is doing no favors to the residents by allowing a long cul-de-sac. <br /> <br />John Monson, 5900 157th Lane, stated the way it looks, the decks on these houses would be on <br />thc tree linc, and would give absolutely no Privacy for the homes to the north. He added that if <br />the gazebo is going to be built that the trail is extended.on the other side so they can get kids to <br />thc park, as Mt'. Wyshalt is co~'rect that there is nowhere for kids to play. <br /> <br />Mike Galvin, 15752 Osmium Street, indicated his concern is having a visual buffer. He stated he <br />mentioned it alt thc City Council meeting, but does not see any modification to the plan. He <br />indicated lie would 1i1<¢ to see something added, and also see something in the governing <br />documents of the association requiring they maintain the buffer so it stays. He stated currently <br />trees go to Building 6. and then there is a large gap until Building 8, and sporadic afterwards. <br /> <br />Patrick I lampton, 15551 Potassium Street, stated when he gets up before the Planning <br />Commission lie is usually pt'etty upset. He indicated he lives on ten acres his dad left him, and he <br />was hoping someday hc could develop a few acres. He stated he is upset that these developers <br />are coming in and taking some of his land. <br /> <br />Gary Maxson, 5910 157th Lane, stated the last few years his back yard has been pretty much a <br />lake. l--It asked how the drainage would be handled, and if it would drain onto his land. <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt stated that where lie stands on this development has not changed. He indicated <br />only four units have been removed, and a private road is being shown that does not meet Staff's <br />recommendation. He stated he has a problem with Potassium Street also, and density concerns. <br /> <br />Motion by Chairperson Nixt, seconded by Brauer to close the public hearing at 9:35 p.m. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Nixt, Commissioners Brauer, Levine, Shepherd, Van <br />Scoy, and Watson. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Johnson. <br /> <br />shot'/recess ~t,r~.s' c'cdled ~, 9.'00 p.,L The meeting was resumed at 9.'43p. m. <br /> <br />Commission Busin ess <br /> <br />Planning Commission/April 7~ 2005 <br /> Page 13 of 23 <br /> <br /> <br />