Agenda - Planning Commission - 02/06/1996

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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 January 31, 1996 Mr. Rick Murray Residential Development, Inc. 15 Choctaw Circle Chanhassen, Mn 55317 Re: Prelimiary Plat Review; Fox Knoll 2nd Addition Dear Riclc We have received the preliminary plat for Fox Knoll 2nd Addition which consists of one sheet prepared by John Oliver & Associates, Inc. dated January 15, 1996. We are also in receipt of a preliminary utility plan and a preliminary grading, erosion control and tree preservation plan also prepared by John Oliver & Associates, Inc., dated January 15, 1996. We offer the following comments: General: The subject property is zoned R-1 Urban Residential and consists of approximately 25 acres proposed to be subdivided into 46 single family lots. In accordance with the recommendation of the Planning Commission at the time of sketch plan reivew, the proposal for a commercial lot has been eliminated from the plan. Streets and Access to Lots: The plat submitted proposes one access to serve 46 lots. Generally, it is desireable to provide two or more access points. It is possible to provide a second access outlet to the south through the extension of Sodium Street. During sketch plan review, it was suggested that Sodium be extended northward to provide an intersection with 153rd Avenue. It would appear that such a street system modification would be both feasible and desireable. This would provide an immediate second access point to the subdivision and would allow local traffic to avoid the use of County Road #57 for east/west trips. This alignment would also allow for the creation of an additional lot. This alternative may have some impact on existing trees, however, careful planning should allow the grove of red and white oaks on the northeastern comer of the plat to be retained. The access location of 152nd Avenue onto Sunfish Lake Blvd. has been approved by the Anoka County Highway Department. However, they do note the need for some clearing and grading in the northeast quadrant of Sunfish Lake Blvd, and 152nd Avenue and the southeast quadrant of Sunfish Lake Blvd. and 153rd Avenue in order to meet Case I sight distance requirements. Right of access along Sunfish Lake Blvd., with the exception of 152nd Avenue N.W., should be dedicated to Anoka County on the final plat. All of the lots receive access from interior streets. None of the three cul-de-sacs proposed exceed the 600 foot maximum length restriction. Transportation Impacts: On November 20, 1995, the Ramsey City Council approved the implementation of a Transportation Impact Fee at a rate not to exceed $500.00 per lot. The development agreement will require that Fox Knoll 2nd Addition is subject to this fee if it is enacted prior to April 15, 1996.