Agenda - Planning Commission - 02/07/1995

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City of Ra msey 15153 NOW'THEN BOULEVARD N.W., RAMSEY, MINNESOTA 55303 PHONE (612) 427-1410 FAX (612) 427-5543 TTD (612) 427-8591 February t, I995 Mr. Rich Kerner Route 1, Box 189 Isand, Mn 55040 Re: Sketch Plan Review; Putter's Field Dear Mr. Kemer: We are in receipt of your sketch for the proposed plat of Putter's Field, a minor subdivision proposing to replat Outlot B, Brook View Estates into one buildable lot. Since it is a replat of an existing ouflot, the sketch plan consists of a copy of Outlot B taken from the Anoka County half section maps. We offer the following comments: General: Outlots are not considered to be buildable by the City of Ramsey. The minor subdivision process is used to eliminate the outlot designation and replace it with a lot and block number, therein malting the property buildable. Zoning& The property is zoned R-1 Rural Residential which permits the development of single family lots served by on site well and septic system. o Lot Sizes: The subject parcel is located in the Rural Transition Area, for which minimum. lot size is 2.5 acres and the density is restricted to 4 units in 40 acres on a pro rata basis. The subject property is approximately 1.4 acres in size. Records regarding the platting of Brook View Estates in the early 1970's are minimal and Staff feels that the area known as Outlot B probably should not have been designated as such. Although there are some wetlands on the parcel, there should be a sufficient amount of high ground to accommodate a building pad and on-site services. Lot Dimensions: The parcel meets the 200 foot minimum lot width on a public road requirement. ~Wetland~; There can be no filling of wetlands to construct a driveway or building pad. Preliminary environmental surveys have been performed and it is believed that there is a sufficient amount of buildable land. However, because the wetland delineation was 'performed during the time of year when vegetation is not evident, the City cannot warranty the buildability of the property. o Drainage; Drainage is to a landlocked wetland located within the lot. The development of a single family residence should not significantly affect drainage in the area. .; The final plat should re-dedicate the existing 5 foot drain~fge and utility easement parallel to 170th Lane and dedicate the standard 5 foot easement on the common property lines, which are the south and east property lines in this case.