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I I I would cost $250,000 and up. There seems to be lots of latitude in price, so he questions how 15 homes could have this much impact.. Julie Horn, 6031 145th Lane, advised that a committee had been formed to address this. development, and they had been firm this was a PUD, She stated the surrounding homes have 25 children in kindergarten or younger. She added there are several pOols as well as large retaining walls. She stated with people walking on a path that abuts these backyards, the yards; and children, are more vulnrrable. She added there is .already .a sidewalk, so a walking path is unnecessary. She stated the residents were very clear they didn't want the path. Ms. Horn stated that at Tungsten there were at least six buses that picked up there and' the sun can be blinding coming off 145t~. She voiced concern about connecting that intersection and increasing traffic, which would increase risk to the children riding the bus. She added that while the cost of land has risen all around the Twin Cities, it is Still very affordable in Ramsey. Mark Labonne, 5991. 148~h Avenue NW, asked that the Commission remember that a decision on this property affects decisions on the other side of the street, which is a much larger area. He cautioned the Commission to 'be careful with their decision. Eric Watson, 6000 146~ Avenue, stated that as a Commissioner he has chosen not to vote on.' any matters relating to this development, but he is retaining his right as a citizen to comment He indicated there is a tree break at the back of the development propen'-y that abuts to his own2 He stated he was glad to hear the developer will try to save outlying trees, however, he was concerned that this group of trees doesn't show on the plan. Chairperson Nixt asked if the trees are where the street would be extended. 'Mr. Watson indicated they were not. He stated the topography drops off where the street would be. Commissioner Johnson indicated the trail on the south was not as important as-On the east. He stated it seems less intrusive to the abutting neighbors than the south trail, and looks deeper ~into the property. He stated having a trail three feet off your property is more intrusive than' one 'twenty feet off your line. He added that if it is important to have a trail there for buffer purposeS they need to address the concerns of the neighbors. Motion by Chairperson Nixt, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, to approve the sketch plan contingent upon compliance with the City StaffReview Letter dated December 27, 2002 and with instruction to the developer to address the density and private versus public road issues.: Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Nixt, Commissioners Johnso.n, Brauer, Kociscak, Reeve and Van Scoy. Voting No: None. Abstaining: Commissioner Watson: Absent: None. Case #2: Zoning Bulletin Planning Commission/January 2, 2003 Page 9 of 10 -161-