Agenda - Planning Commission - 08/02/2012

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Regular Planning Commission 6. 1. Meeting Date: 08/02/2012 By: Tim Gladhill, Community Development Information Title: PUBLIC HEARING: Consider Preliminary Plat Approval for COR TWO (Sunwood Retail) Located South of Sunwood Drive (realigned) and East of Armstrong Boulevard; Case of the City of Ramsey Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) Background: The City of Ramsey Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) has submitted a preliminary plat to to subdivide three (3) additional buildable lots in the RAMEY TOWN CENTER ADDITION and reconfigure lot lines for two (2) existing parcels in RAMSEY TOWN CENTER 3rd ADDITION. The proposed development is located south of the re- aligned Sunwood Drive and east of Armstrong Boulevard. Notification: In accordance with City Code, residents within 700 feet were notified of the subject property were notified of the preliminary plat public hearing. The Public Hearing was published in the Anoka County Union. Observations: The subject property is currently zoned COR -2 Commercial. The COR -2 sub - district allows for a traditional and convenience retail. The development is proposing pads for three (3) retail users. Concurrently, an Application has been submitted for Site Plan Review for Wiser Choice Liquors. That request will be reviewed separately. In addition, the remaining two (2) future users will submit site plan applications at a later date. The proposed development will be serviced by existing and re- aligned Sunwood Drive. All users will derive access from shared access points as indicated on the Plan. As noted, based on the proposed parcel configuration, a shared access easement will need to be reviewed by the City Attorney prior to releasing the Final Plat for recording. Staff has calculated parking requirements based on Lots 4 -5 as a whole, with the assumption of shared - parking arrangements. Staff has noted some potential amendments to the Design Framework as it relates to future site plan reviews for this sub- district to ensure consistency with the approved Development Plan, and will review said findings at the meeting. The Grading and Drainage and Utility Plans have been reviewed. A preliminary list of revisions are listed in the City Staff Review Letter. Staff is still receiving and reviewing updates to the drainage, grading, street, and utility plans. Additional information and revisions may be required once the Staff review is complete. It appears that at least one easement will need to be vacated, potentially requiring an application for Easement Vacation. A Landscaping Plan will need to be submitted prior to review by the City Council. Funding Source: Review of the application is being handled as part of regular Staff duties. Staff Recommendation: