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<br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />COMMISSION BUSINESS: <br /> <br />Case #1: <br /> <br />Sketch Plan of Sunfish Lake Ponds <br /> <br />Mr. Boos indicated a sketch plan of the project at hand was presented to the Planning Commission <br />the week of January 6, 1997, for consideration. General discussion amongst Park and Recreation <br />Commission members ensued. <br /> <br />Adjacent land use to the proposed development is as follows: west and south consists of commercial <br />property; north is Hunter's Hill Park; and east is Emerald Pond Park. Concerns have been raised <br />about the addition of seventy-five families to the area and accompanying expectations for provision <br />of play equipment by the City. Mr. Boos shared a sketch of the development which was modified by <br />City interns which includes central green space for a potential play area serving development <br />residents. Pros and cons related to creation of additional green space and location of lots were <br />discussed. Mr. Boos noted creation and maintenance of a tot lot should not be the responsibility of <br />the City. He talked about accompanying issues of requiring private development of the roads leading <br />into the development, as well. <br /> <br />Commissioner Droegemueller confirmed there is one other town home like development; Flintwood <br />Hills. He indicated concern with creation of an additional same-type development. Other <br />Commission members responded this type of development offers appropriate housing choices for <br />current and prospective Ramsey residents which adds flavor to the community. <br /> <br />Input was gathered from Commission members about park dedication fee monies. Commissioner <br />Johns confirmed the amount of dedication per unit would be $875 per unit. <br /> <br />Commissioner Johns reiterated the need to encourage development of additional green space than <br />what was indicated on the sketch plan most recently submitted by developers to the Planning <br />Commission. Commissioner Droegemueller added he believed the modified sketch done by City <br />interns did not adequately address the additional green space needs. Commissioner LaMere <br />responded he believed the modified sketch provided appropriate green space. <br /> <br />Commissioner Johns inquired about existence of any trail corridor. Mr. Boos responded there is a <br />b trail corridor on the west (Sunfish Lake Boulevard) and south (Industry Avenue) sides. <br /> <br />Discussion ensued about location of green space. It was the consensus of Commission members and <br />Mr. Boos that location of green space should not be near the convenience store which is located in <br />close proximity to the development. <br /> <br />Motion by Commissioner Johns and seconded by Commissioner Asfahl recommending the City <br />encourage the developer of Sunfish Lake Ponds development to consider incorporation of additional <br />green space. <br /> <br />Park and Recreation Commission/January 9, 1997 <br />Page 2 of 5 <br />