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area for five lots, and since it is single-family all around it, they felt that was the best use for the <br />property. H stated it is against the sound barrier for Highway 47, with a wetland to the south. <br /> <br />Dave Burton, 1456 Waco Street Northwest, stated he is not opposed to this, but wanted to remind <br />the Planning Commission of the history of this parcel. He indicated it was the low spot of the <br />area. He stated when Amber Ridge was built it was raised eight f~et, and put water into his <br />basement. He indicated that the City Engineer worked with him, and put up a berm, etc., which <br />rectified the problem, but if this project removes those measures he wants to address where the <br />drainage will go. <br /> <br />Assistant Community Development Director Frolik indicated there is a comment in the Staff <br />Letter addressing those issues. She stated that if they are going to build on this site the developer <br />will need to address where the drainage goes. <br /> <br />Motion by Vice Chairperson Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Brauer to close the public <br />hearing at 10:00 p.m. : <br /> <br />Motion Carded. Voting Yes: Vice Chairperson Johnson, Commissioners Brauer, Cleveland, <br />Shepherd, and Van Scoy. Voting No: None. Absent: Chairperson Nixt, and Commissioner <br />Levine. <br /> <br />Commission Input <br /> <br />Vice Chairperson Johnson indicated that the sketch plan looks fine, but reiterated that the <br />applicant will need to look at drainage. <br /> <br />Commissioner Brauer stated that it is refreshing that it fits right in with the neighborhood. <br />Commissioner Van Scoy asked if a variance will be needed for the cui-de-sac. <br /> <br />Assistant Community Development Director Frolik indicated that one would be needed. <br /> <br />Commissioner Van Scoy asked if there is any way to put emergency access on the site. <br /> <br />City Engineer Jankowski indicated that they do not like to put emergency access because <br />someone will try to use it. He stated he thinks they would rather live with a little longer cul-de- <br />sac. <br /> <br />Commissioner Shepherd asked if there is a privacy fence along Highway 47. <br /> <br />Mr. Olson stated that it ends just short of this property. He added there is also a trail that could <br />be used in an emergency. <br /> <br />Case #9 Request for Sketch Plan Review of Ebony Addition; Case of City of Ramsey <br /> <br />Planning Commission/February 2, 2006 <br /> Page 18 of 21 <br /> <br /> <br />