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• Planning & Zoning Board December 13, 2006 Page 7 complimented staff but also had issues with policies. He stated that Brunn Brothers bought 10 acres on the northwest corner of Ware Road and County Road J. He said the property is guided for residential, is not in the MUSA, and is in the stage one growth area. He said he is primarily concerned with the master plan intersection and future development of the 10 acres. He showed plans that they believe would work on their property. Mr. Steve Thompson, 815 Ash Street, stated that the road is maintained by Ramsey County and this plan needs to be worked out between all stakeholders involved. He said that Ramsey County and Shoreview should be involved and it should be a joint project between residents and landowners. He stated this project shows a lack of cooperation. He stated that what he is hearing is that this area needs to be cleaned up and that there is a good consensus of that. He said landowners there are not expressing interest in selling on the east side of Hodgson Road, and that this plan effectively ties up the ability for them to improve their properties. He commented the there is no text in the document describing stages or buildings, but refers to them. He is concerned about the city marching forward with the city's budget and not involving neighboring counties. Connie Grundhofer, 235 Linda Avenue, asked about the proposed lanes for CSAH 49, stating she has seen multiple proposals. She also asked what a highly enhanced buffer zone means. • Mr. Rafferty made a MOTION to close the Public Hearing at 8:50 p.m. Motion was • seconded by Mr. Nelson. Motion passed 5 -0. Mr. Tralle and city staff answered questions posed by speakers during the public hearing. Ms. Krall explained that Hodgson Road is proposed to include two through lanes and two turn lanes (right and left) at the intersection, adding that the northbound lanes will be determined. She added that County Road J will be determined between the two counties. She said that if development does occur they will need signals and turn lanes. She stated they are not attempting to determine what will be needed to the south of County Road J, as it is not necessary at this level for this master plan. Mr. Smyser stated that access points would be established. He stated they need to make sure road locations are equally fair to everybody and will plan for both sides of the road. Mr. Smyser stated that the planning objectives state that there are certain things established right where they are shown. Mr. Smyser stated that they have worked with all of the neighboring cities and counties in a collaborative effort to get answers and make determinations. He said they are not at the level where they need to determine specific dimensions, and they could add a statement that they are not establishing the locations and specifics of any shown medians. He added that there is a statement in the plan saying that specific building details are not yet established. Ms. Krall reiterated that all existing businesses could function within the proposed plan, but right -of -way acquisition could affect parking. DRAFT MINUTES