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I Kay McCulley - Are there any parks planned for F lintwood II? I Dick Carson - Yes, planning on developing tot-lots within the project. I I Commissioner Deemer - Ramsey Park is located across Hwy. 47. entrance to it lines up with street exiting from Flintwood II. Commissioner Deemer also pointed out that Flintwood II plans were brought before the City 3~ years ago proposing a density of 4 units/acre and this plan has already gone through the preliminary hearing process. Dick Carson noted that a PUD allows a density of 15 units/acre. I I I Chairman Peterson - Noted that this area was zoned for high density. City Engineer Raatikka stated that Urban Residential is 2-8 units/acre and Urban Business is 5-15/acre. I I Mr. stan Data stated that overall average density of Flintwood II is being discussed and he is not concerned with the average but with what will be located right next door to his property. The main problem seems to be the MSA road, don't know why we have to have it, we will end up with a bottle-neck traffic situation. What would happen if we did not line that MSA road up with Anoka's plans for extending it? City Engineer Raatikka - As it was originally planned, it would have ended up in an existing Ramsey residential area and in order to obtain MSA funding Anoka had to relocate it so that it would match up with Ramsey's plans. I Mr. Carson - Suggested an alternative for consideration; construct twin homes to border existing Flintwood I. Results of this alternative would be: 1. It will reduce density directly adjacent to Flintwood I. 2. It will increase number of driveways onto the MSA road. I Mr. Ralph Hendrickson - Inquired as to the proposed square footage of these units. I Mr. Carson - 916-960 square foot units are selling the best. I I Mr. Berg - Stated that City requires 750 square feet. Mr. Ralph Hendrickson - Inquired as to selling price of these units. Mr. Carson - Stated that $60,000-$65,000 units are being looked at. The MSA road is not condusive to real expensive housing. I Mr. stan Data - That MSA road is causing low cost housing adjacent to homes of higher value. I Mr. Carson - Replied that the present market is causing low cost housing. People cannot afford $90,000 homes. I Susan Beale - Stated that $135,000 homes in Coon Rapids are sellin]. I Mr. Carson - Stated that a 65,000 home at 12~% interest would require an income of around $30,000/year. Mr. Ralph Hendrickson - Inquired if there would also be a homeowners association for residents of twin homes. I Sp P & Z/Nove,ber 29, 1953 public ;:earing Page ' of 8