Agenda - Planning Commission - 04/20/2015 - Joint with EPB

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RELEVANT LINKS: Minn. Stat. §462.355subd. 4(c). Minn. Stat. §462.355subd. 4(c)(3). Minn. Stat. §462.355subd. 4(c)(1). Minn. Stat. §462.355subd. 4(c)(2). Minn. Stat. §462.355subd. 4(c). Minn. Stat §462.358subd. 3b. See Section III -B-4 120 day rule: prelim inaryplat review. 3. Procedure for interim ordinance extension An interim ordinance may be extended only in limited circumstances if the procedures of state statute are followed. An interim ordinance may be extended if the city holds a public hearing and adopts findings of fact stating that additional time is needed to: • Complete and adopt a comprehensive plan in cities that did not have a comprehensive plan in place when the interim ordinance was adopted. This allows an extension for an additional year. • Obtain final approval or review by a federal, state, or metropolitan agency of the proposed amendment to the city's official controls, when such approval is required by law and the review or approval has not been completed and received by the municipality at least 30 days before the expiration of the interim ordinance. This allows an extension for an additional 120 days. • Complete "any other process" required by a state statute, federal law, or court order and when the process has not been completed at least 30 days before the expiration of the interim ordinance. This allows an extension for an additional 120 days. • Review an area that is affected by a city's master plan for a municipal airport. This allows for an additional period of 18 months. The required public hearing must be held at least 15 days but not more than 30 days before the expiration of the interim ordinance, and notice of the hearing must be published in the official newspaper at least 10 days before the hearing. V. Subdivision ordinance administration A. The application process: overview The application review process involves many steps, from submission of an initial application on the appropriate city form, to staff review, until ultimate city council acceptance or denial. Timelines are a critical component of the application process. A subdivision application must receive preliminary approval or disapproval within 120 days of its delivery, unless the applicant agrees to an extension. Similar to the 60 -Day Rule in the zoning context, if no action is taken within 120 days, the application will be deemed approved after this time period. Similarly, final plats must be approved in 60 days from the date of application for the final plat. This concept is discussed in more depth in section IV -B-4 below. League of Minnesota Cities Information Memo: 4/15/2014 Subdivision Guide for aties Page 12