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<br />Mr. Murphy replied twinhomes are planned with two stories and a basement, including a master <br />bath and master bedroom on the main level, which would appeal to the elderly. The price point <br />would be $275,000. <br /> <br />Mayor Pro Tern Elvig indicated from what he determines from the notes on this project both the <br />commercial and the residential uses do not want the zoning to be changed on this property. <br /> <br />Mr. Murphy replied they would like Mr. Holmes to be able to use his land for something that is <br />at least worth his investment in the property. Mr. Holmes was a big part of getting the City <br />sewer and water in this area. This is not a money grab; there are six units and no one will get <br />rich off this deal. They just want to find a good use for this land. <br /> <br />Councilmember Strommen indicated she would not be in favor of adding another type of zoning <br />to the R-1 and B-2 zoning that is currently surrounding this property. <br /> <br />Mayor Pro Tern Elvig indicated his concern is that part of the dilemma is to find the best use for <br />this property. With 1.1 acres at $150,000 and the $60,000 in assessments, $210,000 would be <br />the cost for a single family lot behind Superbowl. <br /> <br />Mr. Richard Wollens, 6726 13ih Avenue NW, stated his home is on a lot that is a little under <br />two acres with river frontage, and the home is over 128 feet long. The stature of his home is <br />indicative of this neighborhood, and a couple hundred feet away is a walk path down to a marina. <br />This project is within 300 feet of his property. Some of the nicest homes in the City of Ramsey <br />are on this river corridor. When he built Ramsey Bicycle in this community he looked at a lot of <br />the commercial properties. Commercial property is going up in value, Highway 10 will be <br />realigned, and there will be great increase in demand for commercial property. Mr. Wollens <br />stated this guy wants to make a buck or change the Comprehensive Plan that has been submitted <br />to the Metropolitan Council. There are many uses for this building, such as a small office <br />building or veterinary clinic. Because the owner did not sell the property in one year the Council <br />wants to change the zoning at the expense of multimillion dollar homes on that corridor. The <br />Planning Commission denied the request and he respectfully requests this Council do the same. <br /> <br />Councilmember Jeffrey expressed concern regarding the commercial uses possible on this <br />property. <br /> <br />Mayor Pro Tern Elvig concurred. He indicated he is not in agreement with six units on this site, <br />but there is a responsibility for the City to find the best use and highest value for this land. <br /> <br />Councilmember Jeffrey asked how many single family lots will fit on this site with R-1 zoning. <br /> <br />Associate Planner Geisler replied the site is 244 feet long along Ebony Street; minimum lot <br />width in R-1 zoning is 80 feet. <br /> <br />Councilmember Cook stated he does not know that this neighborhood will be happy with three <br />small lots on this site now that sewer and water is there if they are sitting on big acreage and big <br />houses. Three little lots at $250,000 each will not be good for the development or the <br /> <br />City Council / September 26, 2006 <br />Page 30 of 38 <br /> <br />P50 <br />