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PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF RAMSEY ANOKA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA The Ramsey Planning Commission conducted a regular meeting on Thursday, September 4, 2008, at the Ramsey Municipal Center, 7550 Sunwood Drive NW, Ramsey, Minnesota. Case #3: Request for Sketch Plan Review of Michels Property; Case of Jeannie Michels Associate Planner Gladhill stated that Jeannie Michels has submitted a sketch plan to re -plat two parcels to separate the existing commercial use from the larger, residential use. The property is located south of Highway 10 at the border of the cities of Ramsey and Anoka. He explained there is no net increase in buildable lots at this point and the intention is merely to split the property and Outlot A would continue to have a dual zoning designation; no comprehensive plan amendment or zoning amendment is being proposed at this time. He noted a portion of Outlot A is within the Mississippi River Critical Area Overlay District and staff has forwarded the request on to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for comment. Associate Planner Gladhill further explained the applicant is proposing to vacate the existing road easement leading to King's Island. He stated staff has met with representatives from the City of Anoka to discuss future plans for King's Island and it is staffs understanding that a public road from the City of Ramsey to King's Island in Anoka is no longer needed. He indicated the City of Anoka has been planning for a regional trail through King's Island which requires a connection at the subject property in the City of Ramsey; staff recommends not vacating the easement as proposed by the applicant until a tree inventory is completed to ensure minimal impact on the trees and which conforms to grade changes to the City's trails. He noted this request has been forwarded to the Park and Recreation Commission for review at its September 1 l meeting. He stated staff has had discussions with the adjoining property owners to discuss access and the possible expansion of Highway 10; as the City goes through the expansion of Highway 10, none of the parcels can be left landlocked. Acting Chairperson Levine requested further information about the regional trail. Associate Planner Gladhill stated there is an informal trail at King's Island at the present time and there are plans for this area to connect with the Mississippi River National Recreation Area; staff will be working simultaneously with the City of Anoka on this. Associate Planner Gladhill stated this item will not come back to the Planning Commission since the next stage is the final plat which would go directly to the Council. Margaret Devore, 6166 Rivlyn Avenue, appeared before the Planning Commission and presented a drawing of the Rivlyn Avenue cul de sac where she lives. She stated that she and her —123—