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CA~E #3: REQUEST FOR SKETCH PLAIN RL~XEW OF GO~ON'S G~ENS 2N~ ~DITION; C~E OF ~. ~I.~Y ~ GOP~ON B)x b~k S. ~w~ ~mmuniD' ~velopmcnt D~tor Baclq,o~otmd: On April 11, 1989, the City of Ramsey received application for Gordon's Gardens 2n:] /:ddition. The proposed subdivision consists of one block, consisting of four (4) lot~.. This sui)d]vision is being considered as a minor subdixqsion. The total acreage is 26.24 acres. The existing hind use is Rural Residential/Agricultural use. The future land use is anticipated to remain the same. The proposed subdivision is a re-subdivision of Lot 2, Block 1, Gordon's Gardens Addition. For your infbrmation, the following items are enclosed: B. C. D. E. F. Site Location Map Proposed Subdivision City Engineer's review (April 27, 1989) Letter to Kenneth R. and M.K. Lewandowski (June 16, 1989) Letter to Kenneth R. and M.K. Lewandowstd (July 17, 1989) City Engineer's review (August 29, 1989) Observations: At the May 2, 1989 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, Mr. Harley Gordon stated that in his discussions with Anoka Count), Department of Transportation they indicated that the upgrading of an existing access from County Road #22 for the proposed Lots I and 2 was acceptable. However, they had reservations about allowing an additional driveway access from Count), Road #22 to Lot 3. Rather, Anoka County would prefer the extension of 180th Avenue Northwest to gain access to Lot 4, Block 1. Anoka CourtW has also stated that if access cannot be obtained from 180th Avenue Northwest to Lot 4, Block 1, the), would consider an additional driveway access from Count)' Road #22. On May 2, 1989, the Ramsey Planning and Zoning Commission requested the City Attorney to determine the feasibility and cost responsibiliW of condemnation to extend 180th Avenue Northwest and then to obtain City Council direction on same. The CiW Attorney adwises that eminent domain is most likely acceptable and the public purpose requirements can be met by sho~5ng the necessity of the road in allo~-ing for the best and highest use of the land. Furthermore, the CiW Attorney's opinion is the costs incurred for the eminent domain procedure should be borne by the benefitting developer. According to Mr. Harle)' Gordon, the asking price for the se~oment of land needed to extend 180th Avenue Northwes; was stated to be six thousand dollars ($6,000.00). The cost of eminent domain could likely approach that amount. However, the negotiated purchase of the needed land considering vacation of a portion of the existing cuI-de-sac could be substantially less. On May 11, 1989, the Ramsey Park and Recreation Commission recommended the acceptance of cash to satisfy the park dedication since no parks or trails are proposed for this area. On May 23, 1989, City Council directed City Staff to proceed with the negotiated purchase of necessary lands for the extension of 180th Avenue Northwest and to proceed in the event of successful purchase, the vacation of portions of the cul-de-sac, which would become unnecessary in the event of the street extension. The subdivider of Gordon's Gardens 2nd Addition would assume financial responsibility for the negotiated purchase and also the restoration of the cul-de-sac prior