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Commissioner Van Scoy commented that he did not see the need for that type of screening noting <br />that it would add additional cost to a project. <br />Commissioner Hunt agreed. He stated that he could see the requirement for that when adjacent to <br />residential, but otherwise would not see a need for it. <br />Planning Manager Larson confirmed that could be left out. <br />Councilmember Woestehoff asked if snow storage should be addressed in the parking standards. <br />Planning Manager Larson commented that there is a lot of business fencing in the community, but <br />no regulation related to that. He provided some examples of regulation that could be added. <br />Councilmember Woestehoff commented on recent mention of barbed wire that is used for security <br />to deter theft. <br />Planning Manager Larson commented that there are other ways to deter theft that are more <br />attractive. He stated that many of the fence regulations would be similar to what is found in <br />residential regulations. He noted that this would sum up the discussion on the business districts <br />for tonight and noted that if the Commission think of any other comments, they could provide that <br />via email or phone call. <br />7.02: Zoning Code Update — Residential Districts <br />Presentation <br />Planning Manager Larson presented the Staff Report and asked for feedback from the <br />Commission. <br />Commission Business <br />Chairperson Bauer suggested using one acre as the minimum lot size. <br />Commissioner Anderson commented that his concern would be the ability for people to split lot <br />into two one acre lots and he would be uncomfortable with that. <br />Commissioner Van Scoy recognized the intent to maintain rural character but noted that Ramsey <br />is a suburban community that has a MUSA area that will continue to expand. He believed that <br />rural developing would continue to be the better description. <br />Planning Manager Larson commented that they could be intentional on where the zoning is <br />changed to the one acre minimum. He stated that minimum lot width could also be maintained to <br />prevent undesired splitting. <br />Councilmember Woestehoff stated that he would have concern with creating a large number of <br />lawful nonconforming properties. <br />Planning Commission/ January 26, 2023 <br />Page 13 of 16 <br />