Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 03/08/2001

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City of Ramsey 15153 NOWTHEN BOULEVARD N.W., RAMSEY, MINNESOTA 55303 PHONE: (763) 427-1410 FAX (763) 427-5543 TDD (763) 427-8591 March 2, 2001 Mr. Derek Nordvik 15710 Armstrong Blvd. N.W. Ramsey, Mn 55303 DRAFT Re: Sketch Plan Review; Minor Subdivision for Nordvik Addition Dear Derek: We are in receipt of your sketch plan (preliminary plat) for Nordvik Addition consisting of one (I) sheet prepared by Hakanson Anderson Associates, l_nc:, and dated February 9, 2001. We offer the following comments: Zoning and General: The property is zoned R-1 Rural Residential and single family residential lots are a permitted use under this zoning, with a 4 un/ts in 40 acres density restriction. The plan proposes to subdivide the existing 5.4 acre homestead at 15710 Armstrong Blvd. into two 2.5 acre single family lots. Density. The property is in the Rural Transition Zone and there is a density restriction of 4 units in 40 acres on a pro-rata basis. The proposed lot split is not in compliance with the 4 in 40 rule. The Board of Adjustment granted a variance to the .4 units in 40 acres density restriction on December 5, 2000, to facilitate the proposed split of this 5.4 acre parcel. Resubdivision Plan: Section 9.20.11 (R-1 Rural Residential District) states that the subdivider of property in the Rural Transition Area must file a sketch plan with the City illustrating the reasonable ultimate resubdivision of the plat to urban densities. Tl'fis sketch plan will also satisfy the requirement to show how the placement of the new home will not obstruct future resubdivision of the property. Stuff is requesting that this resubdivision plan be provided by March 22 so it can be included in the April 3 Planning Commission agenda packet. Lot Dimensions and Area: Both of the resulting lots meet the 2.5 acre minimum lot size requirement. Lot Width is defined as the measurement of that part of the tot that is adjacent to the public road and the policy is that lot width is measured on the road where the driveway is proposed. And, if there is a choice between a local street and a County or State road, the driveway is supposed to access the local street. It is Staff's understanding that there are two existing driveways from the Subject Property onto County Road #83 and the plan is that the two existing driveways will serve the existing home and the new home for Derek's mother on Lot 2. Both of the lots are at least 200 feet wide adjacent to County Road #83 (Armstrong