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I I I I I I I I I I I CASE REQUi~ST FOR FINAL PLAT APPROVAL OF RUM RIVER HILLS TOWNHOMES; CASE OF WILBUR DORN AND THOMAS ANDERSON By: Zoning Administrator Sylvia Frolik Background: Wilbur Dom arid Thomas Anderson are requesting final plat approval of Rum River Hills Townhomes, wl4ich is proposed to replat Lot 1, Block 2 and Ouflot C, Rum River Hills, into 12 townhouse lots. 'The 12 units would be served by on-site septic systems and wells. Observations: On April 6, 1993, the Planning Commission reviewed a sketch plan for Rum River Hills Townhomes. A~that time, City Staff expressed concern with the proposal because it conflicted with the Compre~hensive Plan, the development regulations in the Rural Transition District, and its precedent settinl[ nature. The Planning Commission recommended that City Council grant sketch plan approval cdy~tingent upon the developer accomplishing a number of items that would alleviate staff's concern ~ith the proposal to develop urban4ype density units without city sewer and water. ? On December 71 1993, the developer approached the Planning Commission and reported that he could comply wtth all of the contingencies for sketch plan approval with one exception. Mr. Dom stated that it would be impossible to get a written favorable review from Metro Council. The Planning Comnfi'ssion recommended that City Council grant sketch plan approval to Rum River Hills Townhom~s absent of any favorable reviews from Metro Council. At the applicant's request, the sketch plan was not forwarded to City Council until March of 1994. On March 8, 19~4, the City Council tabled the request for sketch plan approval and directed City Staff to develop Icriteria to be used in reviewing proposals that deviate from the 4 in 40 density rule and the comprehlensive plan for extension of public utilities. On April 26, 19.94, the City Council entered into an addendum to the Development Agreement for Rum River Hill~ wherein the City affirmed its commitment to develop criteria that would permit further consideration of Rum River Hills Townhomes. On August 2 an~ August 9, respectively, City Staff presented the ex-urban review criteria to the Plan.ning Commission and City Council. Both entities felt that the resolution was nebulous and a rewrite was necessary. On September !, 1994, a memo was issued to City Council wherein City Staff advised that it wQuld be in the £ity's best interest to deal with proposals that deviate from the 4 in 40 density rule and the comprehensive plan on a case by case basis rather than attempting to follow criteria that cannot take into~account every kind of scenario that might be presented to the City. On September ~12, 1994., City Council approved the sketch plan for Townhouses of Rum River Hills and direct~t"the developer to apPly for preliminary plat approval. On November Il, 1994, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing regarding the proposed preliminary plat for Rum River Hills Townhomes. There were no verbal or written comments submitted at the heating and the Planning Commission recorfimended preliminary plat approval. On December 13, 1994, the City Council granted preliminary plat approval to Rum River Townhomes fo/the development of 12 units to be served by a private road and on-site septic and well.