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entire life. But greenspace gets them nowhere if they are killed in a car accident trying to get onto Highway 5. Ms. Narr stated everything they have been presented with for this development is R-2, but the property is zoned R-l. The Comprehensive Plan has this property zoned as R-l. They live on a block with % of an acre to one and two acre lots, and all of a sudden they will be squeezing in all of these houses. They live here and care a lot. Ms. Narr stated the Council is saying that there are more people and more tax base, but she cares about the safety of her children and the children that live on her block. They voted for the Council to stand up for them and say first and foremost it is Ramsey and Ramsey citizens. The development is great and she admires a lot about it, but if they don't have a safe community with safe streets to drive on and schools their kids can get to safely, it is no good. Some of the Councilmembers have to drive on Highway 5 in the morning; it used to take her 15 minute to get to the school she teaches at, and now it takes her nearly an hour. The residents want this property zoned R-l and that is why they are all here. The Council discussed requirements to be included in the preliminary plat and site plan approval. Consensus of the Council was to include the following requirements in the preliminary plat and site plan approval: · Units off of 151 st Lane reduced to 2/2/2/2 (from 12 to 8 units) · Extra buffering for the major spine close to Nowthen Boulevard · An escrow required for the sidewalk planned for the south side of 151 st Lane. Staff should work further to determine the location for the sidewalk or trail, which may be located behind the houses. · Recommended plan to be brought to the Council showing the traffic impact of CR 5 between Sunwood and Alpine Drives. Mr. Wayne Olson, 5830 151st Lane NW, stated there are other options for the trail. It can be placed behind the houses all the way down to the end of the long cul-de-sac. It would be a wonderful walking path with an occasional shot out to 151 st Lane. The other point is that they have one red dot on this intersection now, and they should consider what they will do in two years with another red dot on 151 st Lane. Ms. Kelly Truve, 5844 - 151st Lane NW, stated she agrees with Councilmember Jeffrey and does not want this development. But if there is a trail and it is moved behind the houses it would save several large old oak trees. Councilmember Jeffrey indicated he would like to see the speed study that was previously requested in this area to be completed as quickly as possible. Mayor Gamec indicated there has been discussion of whether the flashing amber warning lights that are there for the school would be moved to increase the zone. Mr. Larry Hillard, applicant, stated he has talked to Anoka County and they have indicated a strong interest in expanding that zone. City Council / September 26, 2006 Page 23 of 39