Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 10/12/2000

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City of Ramsey 15153 NOWTHEN BOULEVARD N.W., RAMSEY, MINNESOTA 55303 PHONE: (612) 427-1410 FAX (612) 427~5543 TDD (612) 427-8591 September 29, 2000 Mike Schneider Homestead Multi-Family Development 449 - 135*h Ave. Foley, MN 56329 Re: Sketch Plan Review: Orchard Hills Dear Mr. Schneider: We are in receipt of your sketch plan to develop a townhouse project in Ramsey. The sketch plan consists of one (1) sheet dated June I4, 2000 and prepared by TEC Design. We offer the following comments: General: The subject property consists of two parcels totaling approximately 8 acres and is generally located on the south side of 153rd Avenue and east of Highway #47 (St. Francis Blvd.). The Sketch Plan is proposing 42 for-sale townhouses. In addition to a subdivision to replat the property, the townhomes will be subject to a site plan review for all other aspects of the proposal including but not limited to architectural standards, off-street parking, structure setbacks, and landscaping. The proposed townhome development abuts a single-family, urban residential development to the east and south. Zoning'.. The property is currently zoned R-3 Urban Residential, which allows up to 7 units per acre or a maximum of 56 units in this case. In the 12/21/99 draft comprehensive plan, the subject property is designated for development with high density residential uses and high density has been established at a maximum of 7 units per acre. Density: The maximum density allowed under the current zoning and the draft comprehensive plan is 7 units per acre. The sketch plan identifies a total of 42 townhomes, which equates to a density of 5.25 units per acre. Density Transition: The project area abuts two single family, rural lots on the extreme east boundary and an urban, single family residential neighborhood on the southeast and south boundaries, The City is currently working on a residential density ordinance to implement transition standards between existing and new development. The transitioning may consist of like development on common property lines and/or buffer yards. Staff cannot provide specific direction until the density ordinance is completed. Street Access: Barium and Cobalt Streets are proposed to be extended from the south into the plat; Barium will then turn to the west and "T" into Cobalt; and Cobalt will extend north to 153'd Avenue N.W. It appears that no access is proposed from %H. #47.