Minutes - Council - 05/30/2002 - Thomaswood Neighborhood Meeting

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THOMASWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING MAY 30, 2002 A meeting was held at 7:00 p.m., on Thursday, May 30, 2002, in the Conference Room at City Hall, 15153 Nowthen Boulevard NW, Ramsey, Minnesota. Present: James E. Norman, City Administrator John Feges, Elness, Swenson, Graham Architects Mark LaBonne, 5991 - 148th Avenue NW Eric Watson, 6000 - 146th Avenue NW Suzanne Dvorak, 14640 Potassium Street NW Tim Yehle, 6121 - 145th Lane NW Julie Horn, 6031 - 145th Lane NW Gregg Lindquist, 6011 - 145th Lane NW Gregory Stellick, 6001 - 145th Lane NW Steve and Louise Thurler, 14700 Potassium Street NW John and Sandy Bertzyk, 6001 146th Avenue NW Nanci Libor, Recording Secretary-TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. DISCUSSION: Mr. Feges presented pictures of housing styles for a "traditional development" that they would propose to construct on the property with lot widths of 60 to 50 feet wide. He also presented a concept plan for the site, noting that it was not a definitive plan that would be submitted for preliminary plat. He noted that the builder Todd Berstad from McDonald Homes was anticipating on being present for the meeting, but had a last minute conflict. Mr. Feges explained that all of the properties would be professionally maintained and landscaped. All of the garages, with the exception of the lots along the existing homes, would be on alleys and all of the homes would have front porches. The development would keep the individual nature by having green side yards, to keep the same environment as single family homes. The lots in the transition area would be 100 feet deep from front to back and 60 feet wide. Concerns: 1) 2) 3) The topography of the property was discussed and residents expressed concern as to how that topography might impact the actual development of the property. Mr. Feges explained that as the process continues they will look into the topography issues further. He noted that there will be 133 units within the community, but how they are laid out might change after they look at the topography further. Ms. Horn questioned what the square footage of the homes would be. Mr. Feges replied that they were looking for a development that would enhance the existing neighborhoods rather than be a determinate. The houses will probably start at $180,000, which would include landscaping, irrigation, and professional maintained lawns. All of the homes will be individually owned. Residents expressed concern that they were going to be testing a new type of development in their backyard. Mr. Feges replied that people want to see social Neighborhood Meeting/May 30, 2002 Page 1 of 4