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II I C. The planned development would cause a drainage problem or cause unnecessary drain pipe expense and loss of woods. 1. Half of Flintwood I is now drained naturally by a ditch for free; I 2. '!he new development would eliminate this natural drain and necessitate construction of a new drainage system. I 3. Construction of this drainage system would destroy many beautiful, mature trees. I D. High traffic through street right through the development. I I The Plan should also be unacceptable to the City, as well as Flintwood I residents. A. For the reasons mentioned earlier. B. Traffic problems caused by population density which is too high for reasonably constructed and located roads. I 1. 355 housing units means about 1000 people concentrated in approximately 50 acres. (600-700 cars). I a. 10% of present Ramsey population living on less than .25% of Ramsey land. I 2. Ramsey's present population density is approximately .5 people/ acre. 3. Stoplights and wider existing streets would be necessary. I C. '!hrough street cannot be constructed without causing a traffic problem on Highway 5 or Highway 47. I D. The concentration of low cost multi-family dwellings may not be attractive at the entrance to our City. I Additional Comments: I A. Flintwood I residents were under the impression that Flintwood II would be developed similar to Flintwood I (Le. 1 acre lots). I 1. Many present Flintwood I residents would not have purchased homes there if the subject proposal was planned. I B. Flintwood II and development south of Hwy 116 in Anoka should be done in harmony with the present Flintwood I residential area. 1. Anoka should be persuaded if necessary to be a good neighbor. I 2. New development should not be a hardship for Ramsey residents. I C. ThE City Council is ursed to consider the wishes of it's present recidents in making its development plans. I C/Novernber 22, 1983 Page 13 of 21