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Mr. Stradlund indicated it has a drainage field. He stated the system he is looking at is similar to a residential system with a larger holding tank and larger drainage field. He stated with a common septic there is also greater separation from the wells, which is an added benefit. Commissioner Brauer stated it might reassure the neighbors if Mr. Stradlund could bring in a plan lbr landscaping on and around the septic area. Mr. Stradlund indicated it would pretty much be a green field, but he can show the neighbors. tie statcd there is also an example in Bums that they can look at if they choose. Dale l,cntz, 17800 Fluorine Street NW questioned why the City is letting someone put houses on such small lots, and why they are allowing 38 lots on 40 acres. Associate l~lanner Wald indicated the cul-de-sac is not connected to that cul-de-sac, showing how it comes off Erkium Street and 177th Avenue, not Fluorine and 177th Lane. Mr. I,cntz stated is other question is why the City is letting someone put houses on such small lots, and why they are allowing 38 lots on 40 acres. Chairperson Nixt advised that in order for the applicant to develop 16 lots now it is a requirement o1' the review that he show how the rest of the land might be developed in an 'as if' proposal. He statcd that before more than 16 lots could be developed there would have to be City sewer and water, tls well as another review process similar to this one. Case/t5: Proposed Ordinance to Amend the Accessory Structure Section of City Code; Case of City of Ramsey (Continued Public Hearing) Assistant Community Development Director Frolik noted that the Planning Commission convened a public hearing on April 21, 2005 regarding the proposed amendments to the accessory uses section of City Code. She stated at that time the Planning Commission expressed concerns regarding the proposed amendments, including two-story accessory buildings, the lack ora limit on the number of accessory buildings on larger properties, and the unlimited square feet allowance for accessory buildings on properties that are greater than 40 acres in size. She stated the Commission continued the public hearing to the regular meeting in May and requested that ,'-;talTrcvise the proposed amendments to address these concerns. Assistant Community Development Director Frolik reviewed the revisions that have been incorporated into the proposed ordinance as follows: · t'ropcrties that are at least 3.5 acres but less than 6.5 acres shall be limited to a maximum of l'our accessory buildings on the lot; properties that are at least 6.5 acres but less than ten acres shall be limited to a maximum of five accessory buildings; properties that are at least ten acres but less than twenty acres shall be limited to a maximum of six accessory buildings; properties that are at least twenty acres but less than forty acres shall be limited to Planning Commission/May 5, 2005 Page 11 of 19