Agenda - Planning Commission - 07/18/2013 - Special

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DATE PROJECT. TITLE ESCROW # DEPARTMENT: CITY OF RAMSEY LAND USE APPLICATION TECHNICAL REVIEW FILE 7/12/13 PROJECT ADDRESS OAKWOOD ACRES 113680 PLANNING DIVISION NAME: TIM GLADHILL TECHNICAL REVIEWER: PHONE: 763-576-4308 EMAIL: TGLADHILL@CLRAMSEY.MN.US TBD-167T AVENUE NW We are in receipt of your Sketch Plan for a subdivision to create three (3) buildable lots. The Sketch Plan includes one sheet prepared by Anderson Passe & Associations, Inc., dated June 13, 2013. We offer the following comments regarding your application: General: The submitted minor subdivision proposes to plat approximately 1.1 acres to create three (3) buildable single-family lots. The subject property is generally located west of Nowthen Boulevard, south of 167th Avenue NW. The Property is located along the re -aligned portion of 167th Avenue. Zoning: The Property is located in the R-1 Residential: MUSA Zoning District. Single-family detached dwellings are a permitted use in this district. The Property is adjacent to other R-1 Residential: MUSA parcels. Density Transition requirements are not necessary. Lot Size Requirements: There are minimum lot size requirements. The minimum required lot area is 10,800 square feet. The minimum required lot width is 80 feet. According to the submitted Sketch Plan, it appears that these minimum standards are met. Setbacks, Building Coverage, and Other Bulk Standards. It appears that the proposed lots will be able to accommodate required minimum standards as illustrated in the Sketch Plan. It is noted the unique configuration of Lot 1 may create some difficulty in designing an appropriate floor plan. By accepting the proposed configuration, the Applicant acknowledges that it is responsible for providing a floor plan that can be accommodated on Lot 1 without the issuance of a variance. This includes future expansions such as decks. If the Planning Commission feels that the Applicant has not successfully in demonstrated that it can accommodate a floor plan on Lot 1 without the issuance of a Variance, then the Planning Commission should consider a recommendation of a two (2) lot Plat instead of three (3) lots. It is noted that Staff believes that there would be a design available to be accommodated on the lot, so a reduction in lots is not necessary. Access and Streets: The Property proposes to provide access to each three (3) lots from 167th Avenue, a Municipal State Aid (MSA) street. The intent of the MSA system is to limit direct access wherever possible. However, in this situation, there is no other viable alternative. In addition, when 167th Avenue was re -aligned, it was anticipated that these lots would be created and gain access from 167th Avenue as made evident by the placement of sewer and water services. Tree Preservation Plan: The City's Tree Preservation Ordinance does not apply to your proposed plat, as the Property is devoid of significant tree cover.