Agenda - Planning Commission - 08/07/2014

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Regular Planning Commission Meeting Date: 08/07/2014 By: Tim Gladhill, Community Development 5. 6. Information Title: PUBLIC HEARING: Consider Recommendation and Approvals Related to Ridgepointe, a Major Subdivision; Case of Village Bank 1. Resolution #14-07-134 Adopting Findings of Fact #0930 Related to a Request for a Variance to Maximum Cul-De-Sac Length 2. Resolution #14-07-135 Granting a Variance to Maximum Cul-De-Sac Length 3. Resolution #14-07-136 Approving Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Zoning Amendment, and Preliminary Plat Purpose/Background: Updated July 31, 2014 This case was postponed on July 10, 2014 to the August 7, 2014 Planning Commission Meeting in order to receive additional direction from the City Council regarding the implications of the Highway 10 Access Planning Study. On July 22, 2014, the City Council adopted Resolution #14-07-147 officially requesting removal of the 'backage road' that conflicts with the current subdivision proposal outlined below, contingent upon discussions with the City of Anoka whom is also impacted by this future local road connection. On July 29, 2014, Stafffrom the City ofAnoka and the City of Ramsey met to discuss Ramsey's request. While Anoka is not yet in a position to commit to either alternative for this local road connection as they do not have a current proposal to review for the redevelopment of this parcel, discussions were very positive about potential solutions. Staff will be working with the Project Management Team for the Highway 10 Access Planning Study to further refine the frontage road' alternative in such a way that maximizes the developable area in Anoka and provide multiple sub -alternatives. The intent of this exercise is to ensure that multiple alternatives for a frontage road layout remain that do not prevent future redevelopment potential of the property within the City ofAnoka. It is feasible for the Planning Commission to make a recommendation that is contingent upon resolving the final details of this discussion. Rather that creating a full, new Review File, Staff is forwarding the original Review File from July. It is assumed that the details noted above are incorporated by reference into the original Review File and become part of the Planning Commission's official record. Additionally, it is assumed that the attached resolutions and ordinances would be updated with the appropriate dates and number scheme prior to being forwarded to City Council. Original Case Begins Below The purpose of this case is to consider a Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Zoning Amendment, and Preliminary Plat Approval for a seven (7) lot single family subdivision that is immediately adjacent to Rivlyn Avenue that will extend an existing cul-de-sac. The site is located on the easternmost border of the City, adjacent to the City of Anoka. The purpose of the Preliminary Plat is to provide approval of the layout and configuration of the Plat. The Planning Commission should consider Preliminary Plat approval to be approval of the plat itself, with the Final Plat approving a document for recording as well as approving the final construction plans to achieve the approved layout. The Final Plat is not reviewed by the Planning Commission. The Technical Review Memo provides a brief overview of the request with revisions and additional materials that will be required as a contingency of approval.