Resolution - #03-06-161 - 06/24/2003

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Councilmember Cook introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION 4403-06-161 A RESOLUTION GRANTING PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL OF TIGER MEADOWS. WHEREAS, Monarch Homes Inc., hereinafter referred to as "Developer", has properly applied for preliminary plat approval of Tiger Meadows on the following described property located in the City of Ramsey: That part of the south half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 8, Township 32, Range 25, Anoka County, Minnesota lying southerly of the north 330 feet thereof and lying westerly of the east 855.78 feet thereof; Except The north 300 feet of the south 550 feet of the west 363 of said south half of the Northwest Quarter; Also Except That part of said south half of the Northwest Quarter lying southwesterly of the centerline of Armstrong Boulevard (Aka County Road No. 83). Also Except That part taken for road purposes subject to easements of record. (the "Proposed Plat") WHEREAS, on March 11, 2003, the City of Ramsey received an application and sketch plan from Monarch Homes Inc. for a proposed single family plat; and WHEREAS, on April 3, 2003 the Planning Commission reviewed the sketch plan and recommended that the Developer proceed to the preliminary plat stage; and WHEREAS, on April 10, the Park and Recreation Commission reviewed the Proposed Plat and recommended a cash payment to satisfy park dedication obligations and that half of said funds be allotted to park improvements for Autumn Heights Park; and WHEREAS, on May 7, 2003, the Developer submitted a preliminary plat for the Proposed Plat to the City; and WHEREAS, on May 7, 2003 the Developer submitted an application requesting a variance to the 600-foot maximum cul-de-sac length; and