Agenda - Planning Commission - 02/05/2004

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Assistant CoMmunity Development Director Trudgeon stated that Greg Bauer is proposing a minor subdivision 'f~ the purpose of reconfiguring two' existing lots. One of the lots has an existing residence locaied on it (7210 - 161 st Lane). The total area to be subdivided is 14.17 acres and Mr. Bauer would like to create a 2.5-acre parcel and a 11.67-acre parcel. The subject property has frontage on:lS1s' Lane and 160th Lane. Lot 2 as shown is deficient of'the required 200-foot lot width require4 at the street frontage. The primary access will come from the 66-foot right-of-way ' for 160't' LanelNW. The Ramsey Board of Adjustment granted a variance to the 200-foot lot width at their meetifig on October 2, 2003. It should be pointed out that Lot 2 has an additional 105 feet of frontage along 161st Lane. Mr. Bauer is requesting that he be able to conStruct a private driveway witt~in the 160th Lane NW rig~ht-of-way. At a previous work session, the City Council indicated thatl they would find this acceptable as long as future right-of-way for the possible extension of 1 ~51st Lane NW is preserved as an easement. If the property were to be redeveloped in the future, 16Q'~ Lane NW would be improved and extended to Mr. Bauer's property. The City has received a legOl description for the 66-foot road easement. This easement will need to be recorded at the same t'.b~ne the final plat is recorded. Staff recommended final plat approval of Trappers Ridge subject[ to icompliance with City staff review letter dated December 12, 2003 and the applicant enteging into a development agreement with the City. Assistant Community Development Director Trudgeon noted that Mr. Bauer has concerns with the language iiqcluded under Section IV 12a because it would allow for the City to extend 161st Lane NW if t~e property to the west is developed even if Mr. Bauer is not ready to develop his land. · Counmlmember Strommen inquired as to what the significant barriers are that impact the placement of a road. Assistant Community Development Director Trudgeon explained that there is a county ditch and a very large wetland. Councilmember Kurak stated that she was mostly concerned with Olivine coming through the property. She!inquired if there will be adequate room for Olivine to come through the property. Assistant Co ~mmunity Development Director Trudgeon reviewed a re-subdivision plan indicating how Olivine $~reet would be constructed through the property. Councilmembbr Kurak inquired what the significance was to have 161s' Lane go through the property. ~ Assistant Corr[munity Development Director Trudgeon explained that at this time the City would be receiving ai66-foot easement that would be recorded with the County. The easement opens up the possibilityifor the road to be extended to the west. Councilmembier Kurak inquired if at this point does the City need an easement. Greg Bauer, 5~941 148tu Avenue NW, Ramsey, stated that it was under the understanding, when he discussed t!~e subdivision with the City Council, that the easement would be controlled by him until the time he was ready to develop the property. City Council/December 16, 2003 Page 17 of 32 P87