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CASE #: r~ REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT REVIEW OF THE RAMSEY TOWN CENTER; CASE OF RAMSEY TOWN CENTER, LLC By: Patrick Trudgeon, AICP Assistant Community Development Director Background: Ramsey Town Center, LLC submitted a preliminary plat for the Ramsey Town Center on June 16, 2003. Based on several reviews, City Staff noted corrections and further information needed as part of the preliminary plat submittal. City Staff received revised preliminary plats on July 2, 2003, July 21, 2003 and July 30, 2003. The Ramsey Town Center is a mixed-use development on over 300 acres and is located generally on land between Ramsey Blvd. and Armstrong Blvd. The following items are enclosed: a) b) c) d) e) f) Site location map Preliminary Plat submittal dated July 2, 2003, Revised July 21, 2003 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes dated July 10, 2003 Review Letter from Hakanson Anderson dated August 7, 2003 City Staff Review Letter Dated August 8, 2003 Preliminary Plat Resolution Notification: Notification of the preliminary plat was mailed to residents within 700 feet of the property. In addition, signs were placed on the property notifying the public that a land use application was pending. Observations: The area proposed to be developed as the Ramsey Town Center consists of 316 acres, The majority of the development parcel is currently used for agricultural purposes. There are two existing homes along Ramsey Blvd. The parcel also contains a City of'Ramsey wellhouse and a model airplane landing strip. The preliminary plat shows major road right-of-ways, two lots, 18 outlots, and 9 areas shown to be dedicated to the City as parks. Lot 1, Block 1 located north of the new Sunwood Drive and abutting Ramsey Blvd. is the proposed location for the P.A.C.T Charter School, which will submit a site plan for consideration in the future. Lot 1, Block 2 is located south of the new Sunwood Drive, abutting Rhinestone St. NW, and is proposed to be the temporary location for a Park and Ride and stop for the Northstar Commuter Coach. Staff has noted that Outlot J (which contains the City well house) will need to be shown as a lot on the final plat. The preliminary plat submittal includes a future subdivision plan (page 3 of 83) that details how the rest of the parcel will be subdivided in the future. The City recently completed the Town Center Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) that looked the environmental impact of the proposed development. The City Council adopted the final AUAR and mitigation plan at their June 24, 2003 meeting. Development of the Town Center will be required to adhere to the AUAR and mitigation plan. -295-