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Senior Planner McGuire Brigl explained that is an on the ground survey of what was actually built <br />and is provided upon completion. She noted that as-builts are required in different areas, such as <br />near wetlands or along the Mississippi River. <br />Commissioner VanScoy asked and received confirmation that because the exception property is <br />zoned MUSA, transitioning would not be required. <br />Citizen Input <br />Jon and Jake Packer, representing the Makowski family, stated that the land above parcel D is also <br />owned by one of their family members and is choosing to stay in the home with the development <br />being built. He commented that they are present to address any questions someone may have <br />related to the family. <br />Ben Schmidt, Sotarra Development, stated that they started working on this more than two years <br />ago with an idea for smaller lots and a more mixed community which was denied. He stated that <br />as they went through the process, they were able to make changes and present a plan that fits in <br />the area and is sensitive to existing uses while providing new homes in Ramsey. <br />Jeff Uecker, 17121 Variolite Street, stated that his family has lived in Ramsey since 1995 and there <br />have been many changes. He believed that this project would be not so good for the neighborhood. <br />He stated that there are ten acre lots that come up by quarter acre lots. He was unsure how the <br />property can go from rural preserve to this type of development. He stated that he never received <br />a letter or opportunity to provide input on the zoning. He believed that people should have had an <br />opportunity to speak about the change in zoning. He did not understand why larger lots were not <br />kept on the outside with smaller lots on the interior of the development. He stated that his neighbor <br />is present but is not comfortable coming forward to speak but noted that his neighbor agrees with <br />his comments. <br />Chairperson Bauer asked staff to provide details on the rezoning and those that were notified. <br />Senior Planner McGuire Brigl displayed a copy of the notice for the rezoning public hearing which <br />was held on March 3, 2011 and advised that the topic was also discussed at two City Council <br />meetings. She stated that everything was rezoned properly, although noted that perhaps staff <br />would have done things differently now than they did in the past. <br />Chairperson Bauer stated that this is legally zoned R-1 for 80-foot lots and this proposal is in <br />compliance with the zoning, therefore the Commission cannot deny the request simply because <br />they do not want 80-foot lots. <br />Senior Planner McGuire Brigl confirmed that is correct. She noted that there are items in which <br />the Commission has discretion and other times, such as this when the Commission has to determine <br />if a request meets the requirements of the zoning code, ordinances, and Comprehensive Plan. She <br />stated that if a request complies with the requirements, the request would be allowed. She stated <br />that there are things the City can do to make it better, such as road upgrades, park facilities, and <br />Planning Commission/ October 28, 2021 <br />Page 3 of 23 <br />