Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 11/10/1994

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Cityi of Ramsey 15153 NOy~ITHEN BOULEVARD N.W., RAMSEY, MINNESOTA 55303 PHONE (612) 42%1410 FAX (612) 427-5543 TTD (612) 427-8591 October 27, 1994 Wilbur Dom 16610 Fluorine St. N.W. Ramsey, Mn 55303 Re: Preliminary Plat Review; Townhouses At Rum River Hills Dear Mr. Dom: We have received the preliminary plat for Townhouses at Rum River Hills which consists of one sheet prepared by Swenson Land Surveying. We offer the following comments: Zoning: The subject property, which is a part of Rum River Hills, is zoned Planned Unit Development (PUD). The PUD was approved in 1984 for the development of single family homes and a public golf course. The proposed townhouse site was conceptually approved inr1984 for the development of 30-40 multi-family units at the time municipal water and sanitary sewer become available to the property. The townhouse site is also located in the Rural Transition District which restricts densities to 4 units in 40 acres. The developer is ~requesting that the City deviate from the requirement for city utilities and the 4 in 40 densi!y rule to bring closure to the development of the PUD and permit the development of 12 versus 30-40 units. Density: The proposed preliminary plat consists of approximately 4.65 acres to be developed with 12 townhouse units. The 30 to 40 multi-family units conceptually approved at the time of PUD approval would result in an overall PUD density of I unit per 2.6 acres. The reduction to 12 units for the multi-famiy portion of the PUD would decrease the overall density to 1 unit per 4.5 acres. o Access to P,lat and Streets: The townhouse units are proposed to be served by a private road that wil,1 receive access off of Iodine Street N.W. A private road is acceptable to the City as there is not a sufficient amount of area to develop 12 townhomes on a public road with the necessary right-of-way to meet City standards. Wetlands: The National Wetland Inventory map identifies a wetland adjacent to the pond located along the northeast boundary of the site. The extent of the wetland shoulld be delineated arid identified on a revised grading and drainage plan. Sgils; Soils within the area can vary greatly within short distances. The SCS soils map indicates that both Dalbo and Dickman soils might be expected. Dickman soils consist of sandy loams having slight limitations for soil absorption fields and dwellings with basements. ,Dalbo soils include silty.loams and silty clay loams which have severe limitations for soil absorption fields and moderate limitations for foundations. '