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Dennis Kelly, 4740 154th Lane NW, Ramsey, stated that the first proposal the residents were <br />presented with in 1998 had 263 homes in the area including townhomes. Traffic will be an issue <br />with the development. He explained that everyone bought their land and built their homes with <br />the understanding the entire development would de developed into one-acre lots. Mr. Kelly <br />stated that he understands the opinion of the met council and the need for higher density <br />development, but thinks the townhomes should be placed closer to T.H.//47. <br /> <br />Chairperson Anderson noted that R-1 Urban Residential does not allow townhomes or multi- <br />family dwellings, but would allow for a much more dense single family development than <br />currently exits. <br /> <br />John Westrum, 15660 Juniper Ridge Drive, Ramsey, stated that he will have four neighbors <br />adjoining his property and he only owns one acre. He explained that when he purchased his <br />property the home was under constmction, and Mr. Miller stopped by several times and <br />discussed the plans of the development at that time and expressed that it was critical that he not <br />change the plans of his house so it would fit in with the neighborhood. Mr. Westrum questioned <br />if the City is running out of acreage to build on and why the developer is proposing to develop <br />the land at a higher density. <br /> <br />Jeff Garanet, 5150 156t~ Lane, Ramsey, stated that a lot of neighbors have mentioned that Mr. <br />Miller indicated that the land would be developed into one acre lots and given plats indicating <br />the same. He explained that when they were building their homes, an architectural committee <br />was formed that governed how the homes would be constructed at that time. If they were <br />required to adhere to guidelines, the developer should have to do the same. The City of Ramsey <br />should require that the developer adhere to what was proposed to the residents. <br /> <br />Mr. Manuel explained that the group was put together to protect the interests of the residents and <br />requested that the item be tabled to allow the attorneys more time to review the issues. <br /> <br />John Lichter, 15556 Juniper Ridge, Ramsey, stated that the notices that were sent to the residents <br />were unreadable and it makes it difficult for the residents to respond to a proposal when they do <br />not know all of the information. <br /> <br />Chairperson Anderson explained that the developer is required to submit a concept plan, but the <br />action before the Commission is not to approve the concept plan but to address the rezoning <br />issue. <br /> <br />Mr. Lichter stated that if the notice is inadequate, how do they expect residents to respond. The <br />plan presented 18 months ago indicated it would increase traffic by 2,400 daily trips and the new <br />concept plan would increase traffic by approximately 1,750 daily trips. The City Council <br />recently held hearings to improve roads in the area and he objects to having to improve the <br />streets only to allow someone else use them for free. <br /> <br />Planning Commission/June 6, 2000 <br /> Page 7 of 13 <br /> <br /> <br />