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Mr. Nixt stated that in light of the fact that the City has still been distributing the same map/document, people like him rely on that map. He wondered why the documents have not yet been updated and added that he will pursue this issue a little further. Mr. Schroeder summarized that in November 1993, the Planning Commission saw this, in November 1993, the City Council saw this, in December 1993, the Planning Commission initiated an additional comprehensive plan process - primarily to review the transportation issue. That process still is not completed. It was never intended that this most recent process would go on that long. That's why we have draft documents sitting around. Mr. Nixt stated that if the MUSA approved is what's on the map on the wall, and the City asked for more area, yet on March 10, it was approved as the amount on the map he presented, he wondered how the City picked up the other 40 acre parcel. He wanted to see how that happened and added that he expected to see 2.5 acre lots developed in this area. Mr. Wissler expressed concern about all the traffic coming out to C.R. #5 and then maybe down Sunfish Lake Boulevard which cannot handle that traffic. Chris Dempsey, 14694 Krypton Court NW, Ramsey, stated that he is an employee of Novak Fleck, one of the largest developers in the Metro. He stated he has been a resident of Ramsey for about two and one-half years and has followed the course of the City Council meetings and has seen some of the developments proposed. He felt that Mr. Peterson has in all cases tried to address concerns of the people and to make the development as aesthetically pleasing as possible. He added that he lives close to some of Mr. Peterson's developments and he would not have a problem living in any of them. The comments relating to lowering the density from 143 to 121 - the area he works in is finances of land developments - there's not as much profit as a lot of people think there is. He listed some of the costs and added that reducing the number of lots does not necessarily reduce the cost of certain things. It's reasonable to expect that a developer should be able to make a profit. This profit is not what a lot of people think. He felt that Mr. Peterson has gone way above the call of duty and he hoped the City Council and the residents consider this. Peggy Purvis, 6025 - 157th Lane NW, Ramsey, stated there is not way out on 157th right now. Mr. Peterson responded that that road has to go all the way to T.H. #47 before this subdivision can happen. Charles Johnson, 6010 - 159th Lane NW, Ramsey, stated he would like to recognize Mr. Peterson as making a good effort to come to a compromise and he thought the neighborhood appreciates the efforts. With the new drawing introduced tonight, he would also suggest that Mr. Peterson consider the lead link fence which would take care of the emergency access. In the case of feasibility, it's possible to put in one acre lots with sewer and water. He was sure the City would like to see taxes coming in from these lots. It would mean that the property would make less, then the seller would have to sell for a bit less. Mr. Johnson noted that this is a substantial improvement, but the neighborhood would like to see less density on the borders. If you cut these lots on the borders in half, you could still have 130 lots. He stated that he also does not see any green space. We need to have neighborhoods in the development. It's not practical to have to block off roads to have a gathering. These people have a right to park space within the neighborhood. Scott Jones, 16000 St. Francis Boulevard NW, Ramsey, asked about where the road will terminate and where the existing lots line up with the proposed lots. Mr. Peterson showed him the lot lines on the map and added that he does not own the land talked about for a road. Right now access would be gained to T.H. #47. City Council/February 25, 1997 Page 18 of 28