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Creative Solutions for Land Planning and Design Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. g'4H Fax Memorandum To: Sylvia Frolik, Zoning A. dministra'tor From: Brad Scheib, Hoisington Koegler Group, Inc. Date: June 15, 1998 Re: Request for exemption from development moratorium for Outlot A of Regency Pond. This memorandum is to offer an opinion on a request from Wayne Johnson to exempt Outlot A of Regency Pond from the development moratorium. Location: The parcel in question is located adjacent to low density urban residential development on the east and north and surrounds an existing single family home on the southwest. The parcel also is adjacent to two major roadways in Industry Boulevard to the south and Ramsey Boulevard to the west. Across Ramsey Boulevard to the west is vacant industrial zoned property. Existing Zoning and Land Use: Currently the property is vacant and is designated as industrial use in the City Zoning Ordinance. Comprehensive Plan Impacts: There are two significant issues to address in considering exempting the subject parcel from the development moratorium. The first and more important issue is how urban densities are controlled within a mixed residential land use pattern, while the second involves the potential future Mississippi River bridge crossing. Urban Residential Densities: It appears that the parcel in question would most appropriately be designated as a residential use rather than industrial; however, the density of development that should occur on this parcel is not as obvious as the general use of the parcel given its proximity to a Iow density housing development and its access to major roads. The Comprehensive Plan is currently looking at a mixed residential land use designation, which if approved by the Metropolitan Council and the Ramsey City Council would accommodate low, medium and high- density housing in an orderly and integrated fashion. Such a designation may be appropriate for the subject parcel. The Comprehensive Plan will establish density ranges for residential areas that will allow mixed residential development to occur consistent with the goals and vision of the Rarnsey Community. Bridge Crossing Corridor: A future bridge alignment crossing the Mississippi River is planned by the Anoka County Highway Department (see Anoka County 2015 Transportation Plan), which may have an impact on Ramsey Boulevard and the subject parcel. Although there is no certainty that a bridge will be built, the City should consider the impact that such a project may have. Given the potential impact a future bridge crossing could have on this general area, it would be wise for the City to establish policy that will guide development to take advantage of opportunity and minimize future land use conflicts. The Comprehensive Plan update will establish such policy that will address development given a future river crossing and subsequent corridor alignment. Page ] of 2 123 North Third Street, Suite 100, Minneapolis. MN 554('.1-1659 Ph (612) 338-0800 Fx (612) 338-6838