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-38- Councilmember Kurak noted that never in her campaign literature did she state that affordable housing should not come into the City of Ramsey. Case #9: Request for Final Plat Approval of a Minor Subdivision, Sunwood Estates; Case of Anoka County Community Action Program (ACCAP) Community Development Director Frolik stated that Jeff Johnson of Anoka County Community Action Program (ACCAP) has applied for final plat approval to plat property located west of State Highway #47 (St. Francis Blvd.) and east of Sunwood Drive for a rental townhome project. Minor subdivisions are not required to be subjected to a public hearing, however the development proposal for the subject property also required a rezoning of a portion of the property. The rezoning required a public hearing and through that process, Staff attempted to notify residents within 700 feet of the Subject Property of the development proposal. The property consists of approximately 11.31 acres and is proposed to be platted into 1 lot for the 32 rental units and 1 outlot for the wetland. The proposed plat will derive access from Sunwood Drive at two locations. The townhomes will gain access to Sunwood via private streets or driveway collectors. There will be no direct access to T.H. #47 and the final plat proposes to dedicate right-of~access along #47 to the State. In accordance with City policy, the wetland is encumbered by a drainage and utility easement. The Park Commission has recommended a cash payment to satisfy park dedication and trail development fees. The developer is also being requested to provide the City with an easement for possible future trail purposes along T.H. #47. The final Grading and Drainage Plan, Utility Plan and Construction Plans will be addressed as part of the site plan approval for the tow~ome development. Drainage and utility easements are proposed on the final plat that are in accordance with the Grading Plan and the Utility Plan. Councilmember Zimmerman inquired as to what the final disposition of Outlot A will be. Community Development Director Frolik replied that ACCAP will retain ownership of Outlot A. Mr. Johnson noted that ACCAP is willing to keep and maintain Outlot A or transfer it to the City of Ramsey. City Engineer Olson noted that the Outlot is currently covered with a drainage and utility easement. Councilmember Zimmennan inquired as to what value Outlot A has. Mr. JohnSon replied that Outlot A had no value to ACCAP. Councilmember Zimmerman inquired if the City could use the outlot for parkland. City Council/March 26, 2002 Page 20 of 25 I I I I I I I ! I I I I .I I I I I I