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REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL CASE # ~ OF TOWNHOUSES OF RUM RIVER ~ILLS; CASE OF WILBUR DORN AND THOMAS ANDERSON By: Zoning Administrator Sylvia Frolik Background: Wilbur Dom an~,,Thomas Anderson are requesting preliminary plat approval of "Townhouses of Rum River Hillg~' which is proposed to replat Lot 1, Block 2 and Outlot 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, 199:~, the Planning Commission reviewed a sketch plan for Townhouses of Rum River t-Ells. At t~at time, City Staff expressed concern with the proposal because it conflicted with the Comprehensive Plan, the development regulations in the Rural Transition District, and its precedent settin~nature. The Planning Commission recommended that City Council grant sketch plan approvaI co~itin~ent upon the developer accomplishing a number of items that would alleviate staffs concern with the proposal to develop urban-type density umts w~thout c~ty sewer and water. On December 7, !1993, the developer approached the Planning Commission and reported that he could comply with all of the contingencies for sketch plan approval with one exception. Mr. Dom stated that it wot}.ld be impossible to get a written favorable review from Metro Council. The Planning Commilsion recommended that City Council grant sketch plan approval to Townhouses of Rum River Hills 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, 1994, the City Council tabled the request for sketch plan approval and directed City Staff to develop c~iteria to be used in reviewing proposals that deviate from the 4 in 40 density rule and the comprehensive plan for extension of public utilities. On April 26, 1994~, the City Council entered into an addendum to the Development Ageement for Rum River Hills ~herein the City affirmed its commitment to develop criteria that would permit further considerati~on of Townhouses of Rum River Hills. On August 2 and August 9, respectively, City Staff presented the ex-urban review criteria to the Planning Commis{ion and City Council. Both entities felt that the resolution was nebulous and a rewrite was necess, ary. On September 1, i994, a memo was issued to City Council wherein City Staff advised that it would be in the CitY's best interest to deal with proposals that deviate from the 4 in 40 density rule and the compreherisive plan on a case by case basis rather than attempting to follow criteria that cannot take into acOount every kind of scenario that might be presented to the City. On September 12, .q994, City Council approved the sketch plan for Townhouses of Rum River Hills and directed t~e developer to apply for preliminary plat approval. In October, 1994, !the City received the proposed preliminary plat and a public hearing was scheduled in front ,Of the Planning Commission for November 1, 1994. There were no verbal or written comments submitted at the hearing. The following items are enclosed for your review and informa~on: a) Site location map b) t:h'op~sed prelim/nary plat c) City :S taft review letter dated October 27, 1994