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Case #5: Request for Final Plat Review of West Ramsey Industrial Park; Case of J.R. Land and Cattle Company Community Development Director Frolik stated that J.R. Land and Cattle Co., L.L.C., is proposing to plat property located north of Highway #10 on the City's common border with Elk River. The area to be platted is approximately 17.29 acres in size. The final plat is proposing to plat one 4.3-acre lot and one 2.3-acre lot for development. Lot 1 is proposing to be utilized by MinnDak for light industrial uses. The final plat is proposing to also plat two outlots; Outlot A will be utilized for future platting and development and Outlot B will be preserved for a future road connection to Alpine Drive. The developer has agreed to convey Outlot B to the City upon request. Lot 1 and Lot 2 meet the minimum lot area and width requirements established in the Industrial district. The City Council introduced a rezoning ordinance on February 26, 2002 to rezone the property from B-1 Business to Industrial. The City Council will consider final adoption of the rezoning request at the March 26, 2002 City Council meeting. The property is also subject to a Comprehensive Plan Amendment since the 2001 Comprehensive Plan designates this property for Places to Shop. The City Council reviewed and approved the comprehensive plan amendment request on February 26, 2002 contingent upon approval by the Metropolitan Council. Staff received a letter fi.om Phyllis Hanson of the Metropolitan Council on March 19, 2002 approving the Comprehensive Plan amendment to change the land use designation of the subject property from Places to Shop to Places to Work. A permit from the Lower Rum River Water Management Organization will be required for the subject project area. Lot 1 and Lot 2 are proposed to receive public street access via the extension of 156® Lane NW. The extension of 156"' Lane will require construction of the road on a small portion of a drainage and utility easement located in the City of Elk River.' It was Staff's understanding that the applicant is coordinating this effort with the City of Elk River. Staff received a letter from Terry J. Maurer an engineer working for the City of Elk River stating their approval for the City of Ramsey to connect the storm water drainage pond with the existing pond in Elk River. However, staff was requesting that the applicant provide further verification from the City of Elk River regarding the agreement between Elk River and the developer to construct a portion of 156th Lane on an easement located in the City of Elk River. The 2001 Comprehensive Plan states a general policy that new commercial developments should be serviced with urban utilities. Municipal water and sewer are not available to the site at this time. Therefore, the development agreement has incorporated language requiring parcels to connect to urban services within 2 years of availability. Staff recommended final plat approval. Motion by Councilmember Kurak, seconded by Councilmember Anderson to adopt Resolution #02-03- to approve the final plat for West Ramsey Industrial Park contingent upon compliance with City staff review letter dated March 22, 2002 and the developer entering into a Development Agreement with the City. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Kurak, Anderson, Hendriksen, and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. City Council/March 26, 2002 Page 13 of 25 -31-