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. . . looks at these pieces of development like he looks at a jigsaw puzzle. Wild Oaks of Ramsey is a puzzle piece that would fit the long term comprehensive needs of the City of Rams'ey, and of connecting roads. He understands it is not a great situation for a long interim roadway with no egress capabilities, but easement has been provided for a temporary cul-de-sac. This development is a logical piece of the puzzle that he would like to be considered for approval despite the recommendation because it utilizes a nice piece of ground, the wetlands are being protected, and the Watershed Board has granted approval. Also, Wild Oaks of Ramsey has met the requirements of the City regarding the landscape plan, density issues, and tree preservation. Significant changes were made to save a significant number of trees and additional wetland has been mitigated as a result. Density transitioning in relation to _ the cluster ordinance is controversial, and this subdivision does not have that issue. Mr. Maloney stated a number of the items included in the Staff Review Letter updated April 28th are really final plan items that would be done should Wild Oaks of Ramsey be able to proceed beyond this point. Wild Oaks of Ramsey was required to submit the on-site sewage treatment system design according to the cluster septic requirements, which they have done. They have also included a management plan for operation of that 's'eptic system. That has been controversial, and the City has asked that the developer designate a City approved private entity to be hired by the HOA and to manage that facility for as long as it is in use. That management plan has been prepared and there are a number of entities, including Connexus, that could be brought on to manage these sewer facilities. Mr. Maloney stated it is frustrating to get to this point and go through the significant hoops they have. Wild Oaks of Ramsey has come up with what he thinks is a nice solution and a piece of the puzzle that would fit the City comprehensively, ultimately provide for looped streets in the region, provide a very nice place for people to live within the City of Ramsey, and to fill,housing needs. He would be very frustrated to be hung up on a cul-de-sac ordinance when it is clear that growth is going to continue, and these other puzzle pieces will be coming along. It is not a matter of if they are going to come along; he believes it is a matter of when. Wild Oaks of Ramsey has done everything they can to make things fit, and to make their puzzle piece fit. Motion by Chairperson Nixt, seconded by Board Member Levine, to close the public hearing. Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Nixt, Board Members Levine, Brauer, Cleveland, Hunt, and Trites Rolle. Voting No: None. Absent: Board Member Van Scoy, The public hearing was closed at 7:18 p.m. Board Business \. Chairperson Nixt called the Board of Adjustment meeting back to order at 7: 18 p.m. Chairperson Nixt asked when concerns regarding the cul-de-sac length were first discussed with - - the applicant. - Associate Planner DaInes replied the Wild Oaks subdivision was originally brought to the - Planning Commission at sketch plan July 7,2005. She believes the Commission stated concerns' ' Board of Adjustment /May 4, 2006 Page 3 of8 -7-