Agenda - Planning Commission - 02/07/1995

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City of Ramsey 15153 NOWTHEN BOULEVARD N.W,, RAMSEY, MINNESOTA 55303 PHONE (612) 427-1410;. FAX (612) 427-5543 TTD (612) 427-8591 February 2, 1995 Gary Persons Guardian Construction, Inc. 10405 6th Avenue North, #120 Plymouth, Mn 55441 Re: Sketch Plan Review; Parkshire North Dear Mr. Persons: We have received two sketch plans for Parkshire North; one proposes to develop 78 townhomes and the other proposes 70 units. It our understanding that you have made a decision to go forward with the 70 unit proposal. The sketch plan consists of one (1) sheet prepared by Olson Construction Services and dated received by the City on December 9, 1994. We offer the following comments: Zoning.;. The subject property is zoned Multiple Residential for which up to 15 dwelling units per acre is considered a permitted use. The property is approximately 8.7 acres in size and 70 units are proposed; which equates to 8 units per acre. Access to Plat and Streets: The townhouse units are proposed to be served by a private road that will enter the plat from 2 points in Sunfish Square: 142nd Street N.W. and Vanadium Street N.W. Vanadium Street N.W. will provide access to County Road #116 and 142nd Street N.W. will provide access to Sunfish Lake Blvd. N.W. The sketch plan has been forwarded to Anoka County for review and comment. Wetlands: There are no wetlands impacted by the proposed development. Drainage and Grading Plan: The submittal of a grading and drainage plan is required at the time preliminary plat approval is requ§sted. However, it is noted at this time that when the City reviewed the sketch and preliminary plat for Sunfish Square, it was advised that when the multi-family portion of the property was developed, a drainage pond would be required in the northeast corner of the muld-family plat. The drainage pond as proposed for Sunfish Square in its preliminary plat would run through several lots in the northeastern most grouping of townhouses. In addition, this drainage pond area would be required to be landscaped to also serve as a buffer between the multi-family units and the single family units. The landscaping of the pond is proposed to consist of 6 inches of topsoil and the establishment of trees. An easement over this drainage pond would need to be conveyed to the City. A storm water analysis will need to be prepared by a registered engineer which would document the adequacy of the detention pond to accommodate the runoff from the development. A drainage pan which would include the internal storm sewer needs to be submitted at the preliminary plat stage.