Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 07/13/1989

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insure that the City i% not covering expenses for non-compiiance, Commissioner Shumway stated that the ma!~,rity of Conditional Use Permits are in compliance so he cannot agree to requiring an additional fee because it will, in essence, act as a penalty. He stated that he will support the motion since it includ,'s the possibility of using an assessment against the property if a violation occurs, so only violators are penalized. Commissioner LaDue stated he feels Conditional Use Permits are self-monitoring. He pointed out that if they are in violation they voluntar, ily destroy the special use and cancel the permit. The matter can then be handled through the legal system. Commissioner Hendriksen pointed out that because of the lengthy process involved with enforcement and litig~Jion, there is currently no incentive for the applicant to stay in compliance. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairman Zimmerman, Commissioners Hendriksen, Shumway, Terry and LaDue. Voting No: None. Absent: None. Case -/:4: Request for sketch plan review of/Jida Addition; case of Mr. Thomas Opsahl. Mr. Banwad stated the request received from Thomas Opsahl for Alicia Additi3n includes 14 single family residential lots with an average gross density of 2.86 acres and a net density of 2.5 acres. Two lots will share a joint access, which is being applied for from the County, Issues concerning grading will be discussed at a joint meeting between staff and the developer. The Commission proceeded to review the City Engineer's letter dated June 6, 1989. It was noted that the Engineer is recommending that provision be made to provide for construction of future streets to the east and south. Discussion of possible street alignments. Commissioner Shumway recommended that Rabbit Street be extended to the southern boundary of the property and that 171st Avenue be e>.'tenc;ed to the easterly boundary. Mr. Opsahl, the applicant, asked if cul-de-sacs would be required. Commissioner LaDue stated that temporaW cul-de-sacs should be instalied. rv~otion by Commissioner Shumway and seconded by Commissioner Terry, to approve the sketch plan for Alicia Addition as submitted by Mr. Thomas Opsahl contingent upon the continuation of both streets so they touch the prope~' lines and end in cul-de-sacs. Commissioner Terry suggested to the applicant that h~ contact the adjoining property owners to find out what their future plans are. Mr. Opsahl stated that the prope~, to the south and east is nat for sale. Mr. Banwart informed the Commission of recent action by the Metropolitan Council which may limit development in Ramsey. Chairman Zimmerman informed the applicant that the Commission will consider lot size variances, if necessa~,, to allow for 14 lots. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairman Zimmerman, Commissioners Shumw%,, Terry and LaDue and Hendriksen. Voting No: None. Absent: None. Planning & Zoning Commission/June 12, 1989 Pag~ 6 of 9