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Motion by Councilmember Hendriksen, seconded by Councilmember Zimmerman, for the City to proceed with the extension of Sunwood Drive. Further discussion: Councilmember Connolly stated that she was voting no because she had concerns with screening of the existing housing and trails that will enter the neighborhoods. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Hendriksen, Zimmerman, and Anderson. Voting No: Councilmember Connolly. Case #5: Request for Approval of Metes and Bounds Subdivision; Case of Ronald Danner Zoning Administrator Frolik stated that Ron Danner resides at 17400 Erkium Street Northwest. His property is 27 acres in size and he is requesting approval of metes and bounds subdivision to separate his homestead and four acres of the land from the remainder of his property. She explained that Mr. Danner desires to sell his home with four acres of land and retain the remaining 23 acres for possible future development. The homestead parcel is subject to the regulations of the Scenic River Overlay District, for which the minimum lot size is four acres for riparian lots. The property is also in the Rural Transition area for which there is a four units in 40 acres density restriction. The subdivision proposed complies with the four in 40 density restriction and the four acre minimum lot size. Jill Purseller, Gries & Lenhardt, P.L.L.P., stated that her firm was representing Ronald and Jacqueline Danner. She explained that their intent is to sell four acres of the current 27 acres which has a homestead on it. The property cannot be subdivided by a minor plat so Mr. Danner is requesting to proceed by a metes and bounds subdivision. Ms. Purseller stated that the hardship that the Danner's would be faced with if Council does not approve their request is that Mr. Danner owns his own business in the City of Ramsey and he is taking early retirement and would like to move to the Mille Lacs Lake area, but keep the remaining acres for their son and daughter so they may some day build their own homes. If the Danners are forced to sell their entire parcel, all 27 acres, in order to sell their house, their son and daughter will lose the opportunity in the future to build their home on this family land. Moreover, in their opinion, it would be economically wasteful to require the Danners to sell all 27 acres in order to sell their house. It is not likely that they would be able to obtain full value for their property unless they are able to split off their house and four acres. Councilmember Hendriksen stated that in 1983, when the variance was granted for the home to be built, it was stated that no future subdivision of the property would be allowed without a public road. Ms. Purseller stated that the intent in 1983 was to prevent any future building or development and the Danners are not requesting to build on the property, only to retain the 23 acres. City Council/August 10, 1999 Page 10 of 16