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Mr. Wyshalt noted again that the sketch plan was never approved. Associate Planner Wald advised that sketch plans are not approved. The Planning Commission and City Council provide direction to the developer. Mr. Wyshalt stated the applicant has not followed any of those directions, to which =Chairperson Nixt agreed. Mr. Wyshalt indicated the City has an ordinance that says cul-de-sacs cannot be longer than 600 feet. He stated he knows some cities are getting rid of them because they are bad news, and fire hazards, and Ramsey is doing no favors to the residents by allowing a long cul-de-sac. John Monson, 5900 157t~ Lane, stated the way it looks, the decks on these houses would be on the tree line, and would give absolutely no privacy for the homes to the north. He added that if the gazebo is goi~g to be b~filt that the trail is extended on the other side so they can get kids to the park, its Mr. Wyshalt is correct that there !s nowhere for kids'to play. Mike Galvi~x, 15752 Osmittm Street, indicated his concern is having a visual buffer. He stated he mentioned it at thc City Cmmcil meeting, but does not see any modification to the plan. He indicated he wou[d like to see something added, and also see something in the governing documents of the association requiring they maintain the buffer so it stays. He stated currently trees go to Building 6. and then there is a large gap until Building 8, and sporadic afterwards. Patrick Hampton, 15551 Potassium Street, stated when he gets up before the Planning Commission he is usually pretty upset. He indicated he lives on ten acres his dad left him, and he was hoping someday he could develop a few acres. He stated he is upset that these developers are coming in and taking some o/"his land. Gary Maxson, 5910 157~' L,'me, stated the last few years his back yard has been pretty much a lake. lie asked how the drainage would be handled, and if it would drain onto his land. Chairperson Nixt stated that where he stands on this development has not changed. He indicated only fi)ur units have been removed, and a private road is being shown that does not meet Staff's recommendation. I-{e stated he has a problem with Potassium Street also, and density concerns. Motion by Chairperson Nixt, seconded by Brauer to close the public hearing at 9:35 p.m. Motion carried. Voti~g Yes: Chairperson Nixt, Commissioners Brauer, Levine, Shepherd, Van Scoy, and Watson. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Johnson. A short ~'eces,s' wax ccd/ed ~t/9.'35 p.m. The meeti~.~g was resumed at 9.'43p. m. Commission Business Plnnning Commission/April 7, 2005 Page 13 of 23 -351-