Resolution - #05-07-229 - 07/26/2005

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Councilmember Cook introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #05-07-229 RESOLUTION ADOPTING FINDINGS OF FACT #0729 TO RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL OF A SUBDIVISION PROPOSED TO BE NAMED RUM RIVER ESTATES ADDITION. WHEREAS, National Growth, hereinafter referred to as “Applicant,” has properly applied for preliminary plat approval of Rum River Estates Addition on the following described property located in the City of Ramsey: The north 330.00 feet of the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 23, Township 32, Range 25, together with an easement for road purposes over the west 33.00 feet of that part of the Northeast Quarter of said Section 23 which lies north of County State Aid Highway No. 5, according to the United States Government survey thereof, Anoka County, Minnesota. (the “Subject Property”) NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THIS CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA that the findings of fact relating to the request are determined to be as follows: 1.That Section 9.20.11 (R-1 Residential District) of the City Code permits single family residential units at a density of 3 units per acre; or 4 units per acre as a Planned Unit Development that includes townhomes. 2.That on December 13, 2004, the City of Ramsey received an application and sketch plan for the proposed plat of Rum River Estates consisting of approximately 10 acres to be developed with 26 detached townhome units, for a density of 3.2 units per acre, and access provided by a 1,105 foot cul-de-sac that exceeds the 600 foot maximum length established by City Code. 3.That on January 6, 2005, the Planning Commission reviewed the sketch plan and determined that the density should be reduced and although density transitioning is not required in this case, there should be some provided on the common property line with the residential units to the north. 4.That on January 25, 2005, the City Council reviewed a revised sketch plan that reduced the number of units from 26 to 24 and the following concerns were raised: density, benefits to the City for the PUD, the length of the cul-de-sac, the lack of density transitioning or buffering on the north property line, and the uncertainty of the Potassium Street right-of-way. 5.That on February 11, 2005, the Applicant’s submitted a preliminary plat for Rum River Estates to the City.