Agenda - Council - 01/25/1994 - Laserfiche WebLink

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Motion by Comm~ioner Deemer and ~conded by Commlssioner Holland to recommend that City Coundl approve ~e r~vised pre~ plat for Chestnut HilL Discussion: City ~.ngineer Jankowski stated the~ is a drainage and utility easement n~¢ssary on Lots 3 and ,~ in ~e northeast cul-de-sac. Commissioner D~emer stated he was in favor of the second outlet to ne north. Motion earned. Voting Yes: Chairperson Bawden, Commissioners Deemer, Holland, Henflriksen, Terr~~ and Thorud. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner LaDue. ~.--Case #2: R~quest for Sketch Plan Review of Townhouses of Rum River Hills; cage of Thomas Anderson and Wilbur Dom Zoning Administrator Frolik stated the development agreement entered into for Rum River Hills in 1984 specified that Ouflot C was approved for development with multi-family housing at the time sewer and water Iiecamc available, but it did not specify to what density. She noted there are plans on file that indicaJre density was proposed at 5-10 units per acre for a total of 18 to 37 units. She stated that the developers have submitmd a sketch plan for Townhouses of Rum River Hilk" which is proposed to reE~at Lot 1, Block 2 and Ouflot C, Rum River Hills, into 12 townhouscs lots. The 12 units would b~ served by individual on-site septic systems and wells. She stated City Staff is concerned that cli~regard of the 4 in 40 density policy commitment to the Metropolitan Council would jeopardize ~e City's on-going efforts for a MUSA expansion. She stated that Metropolitan Council feels it i~ inconsistent with the timing and sequencing of public facilities as indicated in Ramsey's Comprehensive Plan. She added that Metropolitan Council is concerned about any pollution problems resulting from development activity or inadequate management of private sewer facilities and wo~ld hold the City of Ram.~ey fully responsible. Based on these concerns, City Staff recommendS denial of the proposal to plat townhouse units in Rum River Hills at tl~s rime. Applicant Wi.lbm'ii)om stated that the development agreement is nine years old and this is the tag end of a i0 year ~oject. He explained that they agreed to build a golf course and construct roads, donate the golf co~rse to the City matclng rates accessible to.the citizens, and develop ouflot C with townhouses whe~ sewer and water b~ame available, lie stated that the agreement stares sanitary sewer and wateri not City sewer and water, lie stated they are abundantly aware that the neighbors, do .n°t Want ¢ondomirtinm.~. ... or apa~ u~enrs even.though the property is already, approved for mulu-f~m~ly a~d that no variance ~s needed, lie explained that as a ¢omprormge, they c~me up with townhomes like those in I-tam Lake. This will cut back on the density from 36 units to 12 units, tie stated Some neighbors indicated that this is highly preferable to waiting for sewer and water to come in ired something less desirable is developed, lie stated he sharply disagrees with City Admini.~trat~ Schroeder and feels th~ was presented negatively to the Merropotkan Council. He stated the Me .ttopolitan Council is very willing to work with this idea. He stated Mr. Schroeder has not discussedithis with the City lawyer nor has a soil study been done yet. lie stated they are aware they can't ~ ahead with the project until a sewer system is set up, but that the Planning and Zoning Commi.~s%n needs to decide whether this is appropriam usage for this land at this point in history, tie sugljested the Commission consider the concept of tOwrLhouses subject to certain proposed conditions, thereby giving the city input into the design and size. lie stated that once a sewer system is ~ place, the Commission could nor. prevent a developer from coming in and building aparmaetRs when the neighborhood prefers lower density, lie requested the Commission give the concept ~ chance to go through a public hearing. Commissioner Thorud stated the Commission received a letter from Ronaid A. ~Ierich, dated February 20, 1995 staring he was not in favor of townhouses and that thek real estate sign did not show the townhortse layout when they were selling these other Iota. Planning & Zoning Commission~4~6/93 Page 3 of 8