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amendment to the Comprehensive Plan, along with a subdivision request, would allow the <br />applicant to develop the property with single-family homes served by sanitary sewer and <br />municipal water. <br /> <br />Associate t~lanncr Geisler stated that on April 26, 2005, the City Council adopted an Interim <br />l'olicy I'or proposed land use changes that are requested prior to the completion of the <br />Comprehensive Plan update later this year. She reviewed the interim policy, noting it addresses <br />traffic impacts, the Community's expenditures for new or additional services, existence of <br />environmentally sensitive resources, the potential of the parcel containing a greenway corridor or <br />open space area, proof of sewer and water capacity, and density transitioning. <br /> <br />Associate Planner Geisler stated Staff is recommending approval of the request for <br />Comprehensive Plan Amendment based on Staff's interpretation of the criteria listed in the <br />Interim Policy. She noted that the Metropolitan Council Staff is also supportive of the City <br />processing comprehensive plan amendments to accommodate immediate requests for services <br />and advised thc City to submit the major Comprehensive Plan rewrite this fall when regional <br />systems plans arc updated. <br /> <br />Citizen Input <br /> <br />Steve Rick, 16261 St. Francis Boulevard, asked if this action would allow sewer and water to be <br />brought to tile area by adjusting the MUSA boundaries. <br /> <br />Associatc l~lanner Geisler indicated it would. <br /> <br />Mr. l~,ick stated he has the same issues here that the other residents voiced over the last two <br />developments. IIe indicated he moved to Ramsey three years ago for peace and quiet. He stated <br />Ibis development is proposing 92 new homes. He stated the concern is saturation and traffic <br />issues, lie commented that Highway 10 to St. Francis Boulevard is already difficult at 5:00, and <br />adding 92 more homes will add a lot more cars. He indicated he is not opposed to change, but <br />there arc a lot o£ wetlands back here, that he enjoys along with the deer on his property and the <br />rabbits and even the bats in his attic. He stated he bought a 135 year old farmhouse because he <br />wanted to restore it and make it look original, but he does not want it to look out of place. He <br />indicated hc loves wide open spaces and the wildlife, and thinks if they put 92 houses on this <br />property it will be a tragedy. <br /> <br />C~mmlissioner Lcvine agreed Highway 47 has gotten worse over the last five years. He asked if <br />there was any State work planned to improve it. <br /> <br />City l';nginecr Jankowski indicated there is a project scheduled for later this summer, but the <br />majority of it is in Anoka. He stated there will be some bypass lanes, and mill and overlay. He <br />indicated there will be some modifications in Ramsey at 142~d Avenue including lengthening the <br />turn lanes, with a fi:ee right turn at County Road 5. He added there would be a bypass lane at <br />157~l~ and thc hump will be removed at 167th. He noted Staff has ongoing discussions with the <br />Slatc transportation department. <br /> <br />Planning Commission/June 2, 2005 <br /> Page 12 of 22 <br /> <br /> <br />